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Nīr Weather in December

Nīr in December

The short of it: Nīr in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 9 h 32 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 6° · low -4° · rain 21 mm · daylight 9 h 32 min

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

December in Nīr brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -4°, with about 21 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 32 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, Nīr runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Sara'eyn, 14 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Nīr, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 32 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sara'eynEast Azerbaijan14 km NNE6°-4°20 mm
KanzaqArdabil Province16 km NE7°-4°21 mm
OmīdchehArdabil Province31 km NNE7°-4°22 mm
ArdabīlArdabil Province35 km NE8°-2°27 mm
AsfestānEast Azerbaijan37 km WSW6°-5°16 mm
Now ShahrArdabil Province37 km E8°-2°26 mm
ĀrāllūArdabil Province39 km ENE8°-2°27 mm
SarābEast Azerbaijan42 km WSW5°-5°16 mm

The Almanac · Nīr 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 4° from November to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Nīr by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°24 mm7 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
February6°-5°25 mm9 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦
March11°-1°43 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April15°3°53 mm10 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
May20°7°51 mm9 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June25°10°18 mm9 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°11 mm9 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°13°10 mm8 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°9°14 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°6°28 mm7 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
November10°0°30 mm6 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-4°21 mm6 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nīr in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nīr in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Nīr?

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

How long are the days in Nīr in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 32 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 47 min.

Does it snow in Nīr in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Nīr in December?

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

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