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Khalkhāl Weather in December

Khalkhāl in December

The short of it: Khalkhāl in December averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -1° · rain 28 mm · daylight 9 h 34 min

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

December in Khalkhāl brings afternoons near 8° and nights around -1°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 34 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 October.

Against its neighbours, Khalkhāl runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Andabīl, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Khalkhāl, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 34 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AndabīlArdabil Province2 km NE8°-2°28 mm
KhūjīnArdabil Province3 km SE8°-1°29 mm
ŢowlashArdabil Province8 km S8°-2°28 mm
LonbarArdabil Province14 km N8°-2°26 mm
GīvīArdabil Province18 km WNW9°-1°30 mm
KolūrArdabil Province31 km SSE9°0°35 mm
HashatjīnArdabil Province33 km SSW11°1°32 mm
Pardeh GūshehGilan Province33 km ENE10°2°87 mm

The Almanac · Khalkhāl Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Khalkhāl by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-4°28 mm8 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦
February7°-4°33 mm10 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦
March10°-2°46 mm11 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April14°2°51 mm10 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
May20°7°36 mm9 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°11°13 mm9 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°13°10 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°13°8.0 mm9 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°9°14 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°8°25 mm8 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°2°27 mm8 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
December8°-1°28 mm7 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khalkhāl in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khalkhāl in December?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Khalkhāl?

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

How long are the days in Khalkhāl in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 34 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 45 min.

Does it snow in Khalkhāl in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Khalkhāl in December?

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

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