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Varbitsa Weather in December

Varbitsa in December

The short of it: Varbitsa in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -1° · rain 54 mm · daylight 9 h 1 min

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

December in Varbitsa brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -1°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 6°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 1 min in mid-December, 38 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 April and May.

Against its neighbours, Varbitsa runs about middling and drier than most in December. Kotel, 20 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Varbitsa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 1 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KotelSliven20 km SW5°-2°58 mm
OmurtagTargovishte21 km WNW5°-2°55 mm
Veliki PreslavShumen24 km NE6°-1°54 mm
TargovishteTargovishte28 km N6°-2°52 mm
SungurlareBurgas29 km SSE7°-1°58 mm
SmyadovoShumen32 km ENE7°-1°54 mm
BuhovtsiTargovishte34 km NNE6°-2°52 mm
ShumenShumen38 km NE6°-2°56 mm

The Almanac · Varbitsa 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 54 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Varbitsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°42 mm9 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦✦
February7°-2°39 mm10 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦
March12°2°42 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°45 mm10 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°11°61 mm9 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°58 mm8 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°45 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
August30°17°33 mm8 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
September25°12°52 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October18°8°51 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
November12°4°47 mm8 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦✦
December6°-1°54 mm9 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Varbitsa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Varbitsa in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 6°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Varbitsa?

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

How long are the days in Varbitsa in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 1 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 20 min.

Does it snow in Varbitsa in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Varbitsa in December?

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

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