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Arad Weather in December

Arad in December

The short of it: Arad in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 47 mm · daylight 8 h 38 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & October

December in Arad brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -2°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 38 min in mid-December, 43 minutes less than a month before.

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 April and October.

Against its neighbours, Arad runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Vladimirescu, 7 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Arad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 38 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VladimirescuArad County7 km ESE4°-2°47 mm
FântâneleArad County8 km SE4°-2°48 mm
CurticiArad County19 km N4°-2°48 mm
PecicaArad County19 km W4°-2°47 mm
VingaArad County21 km SSW4°-2°46 mm
MaceaArad County22 km N4°-2°48 mm
SântanaArad County23 km NE4°-2°48 mm
BattonyaBekes County26 km WNW4°-2°47 mm

The Almanac · Arad 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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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Arad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°37 mm8 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦✦
February6°-3°31 mm10 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
March12°1°35 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°45 mm10 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°10°62 mm9 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June27°14°71 mm8 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July29°15°66 mm8 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August30°15°56 mm8 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September24°11°52 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October18°6°45 mm8 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°2°43 mm9 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-2°47 mm9 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arad in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arad in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Arad?

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

How long are the days in Arad in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 38 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 45 min.

Does it snow in Arad in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Arad in December?

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

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