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Belitsa Weather in December

Belitsa in December

The short of it: Belitsa in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 49 mm · daylight 9 h 8 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Belitsa an average December high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 49 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 8 min in mid-December, 36 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Belitsa runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Razlog, 10 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Belitsa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RazlogBlagoevgrad10 km SW5°-3°49 mm
YakorudaBlagoevgrad13 km NE4°-4°51 mm
BanskoBlagoevgrad14 km SSW5°-3°50 mm
Stara KresnaBlagoevgrad35 km WSW6°-2°48 mm
VelingradPazardzhik37 km ENE5°-2°52 mm
SimitliBlagoevgrad37 km WSW6°-1°48 mm
BlagoevgradBlagoevgrad39 km W6°-2°48 mm
RilaKyustendil40 km WNW5°-3°49 mm

The Almanac · Belitsa 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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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Belitsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°40 mm8 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦✦
February6°-4°40 mm10 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°47 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April15°3°52 mm9 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
May20°7°62 mm8 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°63 mm8 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July27°13°46 mm8 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
August28°13°36 mm8 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°9°37 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°5°46 mm7 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November10°1°47 mm8 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦
December5°-3°49 mm8 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belitsa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belitsa in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Belitsa?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Belitsa in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 8 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 13 min.

Does it snow in Belitsa in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Belitsa in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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