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Simitli Weather in December

Simitli in December

The short of it: Simitli in December averages a high of 6 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -1° · rain 48 mm · daylight 9 h 9 min

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

December in Simitli brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -1°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 6°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 9 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 April.

Against its neighbours, Simitli runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Stara Kresna, 11 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Simitli, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 9 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Stara KresnaBlagoevgrad11 km SSE6°-2°48 mm
BlagoevgradBlagoevgrad15 km N6°-2°48 mm
KresnaBlagoevgrad17 km S7°0°47 mm
KocherinovoKyustendil23 km NNW6°-2°48 mm
PehčevoPehchevo23 km SW4°-3°50 mm
RilaKyustendil27 km N5°-3°49 mm
RazlogBlagoevgrad29 km E5°-3°49 mm
BerovoBerovo29 km SW5°-3°48 mm

The Almanac · Simitli 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 6°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Simitli by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-3°34 mm6 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦✦
February9°-2°35 mm8 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦
March13°2°39 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
April19°6°42 mm8 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°51 mm7 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June28°14°48 mm7 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July31°16°39 mm7 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
August31°16°31 mm6 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September26°11°36 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°7°47 mm5 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November12°3°46 mm6 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦
December6°-1°48 mm6 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simitli in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simitli in December?

Days average 6 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 6°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Simitli?

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

How long are the days in Simitli in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 9 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Simitli in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Simitli in December?

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

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