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Ape Weather in December

Ape in December

The short of it: Ape in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 6 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -4° · rain 47 mm · daylight 6 h 37 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & May

Thirty years of records give Ape an average December high of 0°, a low of -4° and some 47 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 37 min in mid-December, 74 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

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 July and May.

Against its neighbours, Ape runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Alūksne, 25 km to the ESE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Ape, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 37 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlūksneAlūksne Municipality25 km ESE-1°-5°49 mm
KoseVõrumaa37 km NE0°-4°43 mm
Vana-AntslaVõrumaa38 km NNW0°-4°43 mm
VõruVõrumaa38 km NNE0°-4°42 mm
GulbeneGulbene Municipality40 km S1°-4°54 mm
VastseliinaVõrumaa42 km ENE0°-5°42 mm
VäimelaVõrumaa44 km NNE0°-5°42 mm
ParksepaVõrumaa45 km NNE0°-4°42 mm

The Almanac · Ape 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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Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ape by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°45 mm12 km/h7 h 15 min✦✦
February-1°-7°35 mm12 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
March4°-4°36 mm12 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April11°1°35 mm11 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
May17°5°48 mm11 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°71 mm10 km/h18 h 0 min✦✦✦
July23°12°70 mm9 km/h17 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
August22°11°80 mm9 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
September16°7°56 mm10 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October10°3°70 mm11 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
November4°-1°57 mm13 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦
December0°-4°47 mm13 km/h6 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ape in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ape in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ape?

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

How long are the days in Ape in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 37 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 0 min.

Does it snow in Ape in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ape in December?

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

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