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Vatra Weather in December

Vatra in December

The short of it: Vatra in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 31 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 -3° · rain 37 mm · daylight 8 h 31 min

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

December in Vatra brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -3°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 31 min in mid-December, 45 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, Vatra runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Durleşti, 6 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Vatra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 31 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DurleştiChișinău Municipality6 km SSE3°-3°37 mm
StăuceniChișinău Municipality10 km ENE3°-3°37 mm
CricovaChișinău Municipality12 km NE3°-3°36 mm
ChisinauChișinău Municipality12 km SE3°-2°37 mm
StrășeniStrășeni12 km NW3°-3°37 mm
CodruChișinău Municipality13 km SSE3°-3°37 mm
CiorescuChișinău Municipality13 km ENE3°-3°37 mm
IaloveniIaloveni15 km SSE3°-3°37 mm

The Almanac · Vatra 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 -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Vatra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°38 mm11 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦
February3°-3°30 mm12 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
March9°0°32 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°6°36 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°11°49 mm11 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
June26°15°62 mm10 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
July28°17°54 mm9 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°38 mm9 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°43 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°7°36 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
November9°2°41 mm11 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦✦
December3°-3°37 mm10 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vatra in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vatra in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Vatra?

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

How long are the days in Vatra in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 31 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 53 min.

Does it snow in Vatra in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vatra in December?

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

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