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Soly Weather in December

Soly in December

The short of it: Soly in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 7 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -5° · rain 44 mm · daylight 7 h 18 min

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

December in Soly brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -5°, with about 44 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -1°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 18 min in mid-December, 63 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Soly runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Smarhoń, 14 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Soly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 18 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SmarhońGrodnenskaya14 km ESE-1°-5°43 mm
AstraviecGrodnenskaya19 km NW0°-4°44 mm
OshmyanyGrodnenskaya20 km WSW-1°-5°43 mm
BarunyGrodnenskaya22 km S-1°-5°43 mm
KrevaGrodnenskaya23 km SSE-2°-5°43 mm
VishnyevaGrodnenskaya30 km NE-1°-5°45 mm
Hal’shanyGrodnenskaya31 km SSW-1°-5°43 mm
Turets-BayaryMinsk34 km ESE-1°-5°41 mm

The Almanac · Soly Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -1°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Soly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°39 mm13 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦
February-1°-7°38 mm13 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
March4°-3°36 mm12 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°2°38 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°63 mm11 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°64 mm10 km/h17 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°82 mm9 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦
August23°12°73 mm9 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
September17°7°45 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°3°57 mm12 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November4°0°48 mm13 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦
December-1°-5°44 mm13 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Soly in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Soly in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -1°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Soly?

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

How long are the days in Soly in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 18 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 13 min.

Does it snow in Soly in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Soly in December?

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

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