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Ciucea Weather in December

Ciucea in December

The short of it: Ciucea in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 51 mm · daylight 8 h 32 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & May

Thirty years of records give Ciucea an average December high of 2°, a low of -4° and some 51 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 32 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and May.

Against its neighbours, Ciucea runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Bratca, 15 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Ciucea, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 32 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BratcaBihor County15 km W3°-3°50 mm
HuedinCluj County20 km ESE2°-5°46 mm
Vadu CrişuluiBihor County23 km W3°-3°51 mm
CrasnaSălaj County25 km NNE3°-3°51 mm
NuşfalăuSălaj County29 km NNW3°-3°52 mm
Şimleu SilvanieiSălaj County32 km N3°-3°53 mm
ZalăuSălaj County33 km NNE3°-3°50 mm
AleşdBihor County34 km WNW4°-3°52 mm

The Almanac · Ciucea 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 2°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ciucea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-6°40 mm6 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February4°-5°39 mm6 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦
March8°-2°49 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April14°3°52 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
May19°7°70 mm7 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°91 mm6 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
July25°13°81 mm6 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August25°12°65 mm5 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°59 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October14°4°48 mm5 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦
November8°0°47 mm5 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
December2°-4°51 mm5 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ciucea in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ciucea in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ciucea?

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

How long are the days in Ciucea in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 32 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Ciucea in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ciucea in December?

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

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