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Paplavy Weather in December

Paplavy in December

The short of it: Paplavy in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 7 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -5° · rain 39 mm · daylight 7 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Paplavy an average December high of -1°, a low of -5° and some 39 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -1°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 26 min in mid-December, 61 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Paplavy runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Bierazino, 9 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Paplavy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 26 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BierazinoMinsk9 km ENE-1°-5°39 mm
PahostMinsk19 km ENE-1°-5°38 mm
Natal’yewskMinsk30 km WSW-1°-5°37 mm
ČervieńMinsk31 km WSW-1°-5°36 mm
OstrovyMinsk33 km WSW-1°-5°36 mm
Zyalyony BorMinsk34 km NW-1°-5°38 mm
YalizavaMogilev46 km S-1°-5°37 mm
KličaŭMogilev47 km SE-1°-5°36 mm

The Almanac · Paplavy Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -1°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Paplavy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-9°40 mm11 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦
February-2°-8°41 mm11 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
March4°-4°39 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April13°2°38 mm11 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°62 mm10 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°62 mm10 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°86 mm8 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
August23°12°70 mm9 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
September18°7°43 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°3°53 mm10 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
November5°0°46 mm12 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
December-1°-5°39 mm12 km/h7 h 26 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Paplavy in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Paplavy in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -1°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Paplavy?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Paplavy in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 26 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Paplavy in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Paplavy in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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