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Birbash Weather in December

Birbash in December

The short of it: Birbash in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 9 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -9° · rain 20 mm · daylight 9 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

December in Birbash brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -9°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 4 min in mid-December, 37 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Birbash runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Karakol, 5 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Birbash, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 4 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KarakolIssyk-Kul5 km SSE1°-9°21 mm
BozbulunIssyk-Kul6 km N1°-9°21 mm
TegizchilIssyk-Kul7 km NE1°-9°22 mm
Ak-SuuIssyk-Kul14 km ESE0°-10°24 mm
TyupIssyk-Kul22 km N1°-10°24 mm
Ak-BulungIssyk-Kul29 km NNW1°-9°23 mm
Boz-BeshikIssyk-Kul35 km WSW4°-5°15 mm
Kyzyl-SuuIssyk-Kul36 km SW1°-8°15 mm

The Almanac · Birbash Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Birbash by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-12°18 mm5 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
February-1°-11°16 mm6 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦
March6°-4°24 mm6 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April15°1°43 mm8 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°56 mm7 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°58 mm7 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
July26°13°60 mm7 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August25°11°54 mm6 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September21°7°39 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°1°38 mm6 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
November7°-4°31 mm5 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦✦
December1°-9°20 mm5 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Birbash in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Birbash in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Birbash?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Birbash in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 4 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 17 min.

Does it snow in Birbash in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Birbash in December?

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

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