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Bender Weather in December

Bender in December

The short of it: Bender in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 37 mm · daylight 8 h 33 min

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

December in Bender brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -2°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 33 min in mid-December, 44 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Bender runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Varniţa, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Bender, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 33 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VarniţaAnenii Noi4 km NNW3°-2°37 mm
Gura BîculuiAnenii Noi11 km N3°-3°36 mm
TiraspolTransnistria12 km E3°-3°36 mm
ChiţcaniCăuşeni12 km ESE3°-2°37 mm
Blijnii HutorTransnistria14 km ENE3°-3°36 mm
Anenii NoiAnenii Noi19 km WNW3°-3°37 mm
SloboziaTransnistria21 km ESE3°-2°37 mm
CăuşeniCăuşeni22 km SSW3°-3°38 mm

The Almanac · Bender Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Bender by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°39 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦✦
February3°-3°30 mm12 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
March9°1°28 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°6°30 mm12 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°11°48 mm10 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°59 mm9 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
July28°17°48 mm9 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°32 mm8 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°40 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°7°30 mm9 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°36 mm10 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦✦
December3°-2°37 mm10 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bender in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bender in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Bender?

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

How long are the days in Bender in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Bender in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Bender in December?

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

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