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Utena Weather in December

Utena in December

The short of it: Utena in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 7 h 5 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 0° · low -4° · rain 43 mm · daylight 7 h 5 min

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

December in Utena brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -4°, with about 43 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 5 min in mid-December, 66 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Utena runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Dusetos, 32 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Utena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 5 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DusetosUtena32 km NNE0°-4°43 mm
AnykščiaiUtena32 km W0°-4°42 mm
MolėtaiUtena33 km SSW0°-4°44 mm
IgnalinaUtena39 km ESE0°-4°43 mm
KavarskasUtena43 km W0°-4°41 mm
ŠvenčionėliaiVilnius45 km SE0°-5°46 mm
DūkštasUtena45 km E0°-5°41 mm
ZarasaiUtena48 km ENE0°-4°42 mm

The Almanac · Utena 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 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Utena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°39 mm13 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦
February0°-6°35 mm13 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March4°-4°37 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April13°2°35 mm12 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May18°6°55 mm11 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°69 mm10 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°74 mm9 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦
August23°12°84 mm9 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September18°8°50 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°54 mm12 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November5°1°46 mm13 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
December0°-4°43 mm13 km/h7 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Utena in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Utena in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Utena?

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

How long are the days in Utena in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 5 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Utena in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Utena in December?

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

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