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Ardud Weather in December

Ardud in December

The short of it: Ardud in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 60 mm · daylight 8 h 26 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ardud an average December high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 60 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 26 min in mid-December, 46 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and September.

Against its neighbours, Ardud runs about middling and about as wet in December. Satu Mare, 19 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Ardud, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 26 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Satu MareSatu Mare County19 km N4°-2°63 mm
Medieşu AuritSatu Mare County26 km NE4°-2°66 mm
TăşnadSatu Mare County28 km SW4°-3°53 mm
CareiSatu Mare County32 km W4°-3°53 mm
ŞărmăşagSălaj County32 km S4°-3°54 mm
LivadaSatu Mare County32 km NE4°-2°70 mm
SeiniMaramureş33 km ENE4°-2°67 mm
UlmeniMaramureş36 km ESE3°-3°56 mm

The Almanac · Ardud Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 7° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Ardud by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°48 mm6 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
February5°-3°46 mm6 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
March11°1°47 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April18°6°40 mm8 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°60 mm7 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June26°14°74 mm6 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
July28°16°76 mm6 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦
August29°15°57 mm5 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
September23°11°50 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October17°6°55 mm5 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
November10°2°54 mm6 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦✦
December4°-2°60 mm5 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ardud in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ardud in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Ardud?

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

How long are the days in Ardud in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 26 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Ardud in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ardud in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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