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Ardabīl Weather in December

Ardabīl in December

The short of it: Ardabīl in December averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 31 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 8° · low -2° · rain 27 mm · daylight 9 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ardabīl an average December high of 8°, a low of -2° and some 27 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 31 min in mid-December, 31 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Ardabīl runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Omīdcheh, 14 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Ardabīl, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 31 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OmīdchehArdabil Province14 km WNW7°-4°22 mm
ĀrāllūArdabil Province16 km SE8°-2°27 mm
Now ShahrArdabil Province21 km SSE8°-2°26 mm
Sara'eynEast Azerbaijan22 km WSW6°-4°20 mm
Ābī BeyglūArdabil Province23 km E8°-2°30 mm
Kolā SarArdabil Province24 km ENE8°-2°30 mm
Nah Neh KarānArdabil Province24 km NE8°-2°30 mm
KerīqArdabil Province25 km ESE8°-2°27 mm

The Almanac · Ardabīl Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 4° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Ardabīl by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-4°27 mm8 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦
February8°-2°29 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
March13°1°48 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April16°4°52 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
May20°8°48 mm8 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°21 mm9 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°13°10 mm9 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°13°9.0 mm8 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°10°17 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°6°34 mm7 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°1°40 mm7 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
December8°-2°27 mm7 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ardabīl in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ardabīl in December?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Ardabīl?

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

How long are the days in Ardabīl in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 31 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 49 min.

Does it snow in Ardabīl in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ardabīl in December?

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

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