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Dagda Weather in December

Dagda in December

The short of it: Dagda in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 6 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -4° · rain 39 mm · daylight 6 h 57 min

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

December in Dagda brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -4°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 57 min in mid-December, 68 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Dagda runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Krāslava, 32 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Dagda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 57 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KrāslavaKrāslava Municipality32 km SW-1°-4°40 mm
AglonaPreiļu novads33 km W-1°-4°42 mm
JaunaglonaPreiļu novads34 km WNW-1°-4°42 mm
DrujaVitebsk34 km S-1°-4°39 mm
AsviejaVitebsk37 km ESE-1°-4°38 mm
VerkhnedvinskVitebsk43 km SE-1°-4°37 mm
RēzekneRēzekne48 km NNW-1°-4°39 mm
ZilupeLudza Municipality48 km NE-1°-5°38 mm

The Almanac · Dagda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 4° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dagda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-7°38 mm13 km/h7 h 33 min✦✦
February-2°-8°33 mm13 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦
March3°-5°34 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April11°2°35 mm11 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°58 mm11 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°68 mm10 km/h17 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°74 mm9 km/h17 h 3 min✦✦✦
August22°11°76 mm9 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
September16°7°49 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°58 mm11 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November3°-1°51 mm12 km/h8 h 6 min✦✦
December-1°-4°39 mm13 km/h6 h 57 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dagda in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dagda in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Dagda?

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

How long are the days in Dagda in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 36 min.

Does it snow in Dagda in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Dagda in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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