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Vār Weather in December

Vār in December

The short of it: Vār in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 29 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 5° · low -4° · rain 30 mm · daylight 9 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vār an average December high of 5°, a low of -4° and some 30 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 5°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 29 min in mid-December, 32 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, Vār runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Pasak-e Soflá, 3 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Vār, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 29 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pasak-e SofláWest Azerbaijan3 km N5°-4°28 mm
FīrūraqWest Azerbaijan6 km NNE6°-3°25 mm
Zāvīyeh-e Ḩasan KhānWest Azerbaijan7 km ENE6°-3°23 mm
RahālWest Azerbaijan8 km SE6°-3°27 mm
BadalābādWest Azerbaijan11 km ENE6°-3°22 mm
KhūyWest Azerbaijan13 km E6°-3°22 mm
QūrūqWest Azerbaijan13 km SE6°-3°23 mm
YazdekānWest Azerbaijan14 km S5°-4°32 mm

The Almanac · Vār 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 5°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Vār by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-6°30 mm5 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
February5°-5°28 mm6 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
March11°1°44 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April16°5°59 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
May21°9°49 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
June27°13°20 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°17°11 mm9 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August31°17°5.0 mm9 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September26°12°8.0 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°7°24 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°1°31 mm5 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-4°30 mm5 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vār in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vār in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 5°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Vār?

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

How long are the days in Vār in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 50 min.

Does it snow in Vār in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vār in December?

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

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