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Hatvan Weather in December

Hatvan in December

The short of it: Hatvan in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 34 mm · daylight 8 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Hatvan an average December high of 3°, a low of -3° and some 34 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 3°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 26 min in mid-December, 46 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Hatvan runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Gyöngyös, 22 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Hatvan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 26 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GyöngyösHeves County22 km NE3°-3°33 mm
JászberényJász-Nagykun-Szolnok25 km SE3°-3°34 mm
GödöllőPest County26 km WSW3°-2°40 mm
RákoskeresztúrPest County38 km SW3°-2°40 mm
Budapest XVII. kerületBudapest38 km WSW3°-2°40 mm
DunakesziPest County41 km W4°-1°39 mm
Budapest XVI. kerületBudapest42 km WSW3°-2°40 mm
VácPest County43 km WNW4°-2°38 mm

The Almanac · Hatvan 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 3°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Hatvan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°26 mm8 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦✦
February5°-3°26 mm9 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦
March11°1°27 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April19°6°36 mm10 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°57 mm9 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June27°14°58 mm9 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July29°16°64 mm9 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August29°15°49 mm8 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
September23°11°53 mm8 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October16°6°43 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
November9°2°47 mm8 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦
December3°-3°34 mm7 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hatvan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hatvan in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 3°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Hatvan?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Hatvan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 26 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Hatvan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hatvan in December?

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

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