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Modelu Weather in December

Modelu in December

The short of it: Modelu in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 34 mm · daylight 8 h 53 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give Modelu an average December high of 5°, a low of -2° and some 34 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 53 min in mid-December, 40 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 May and April.

Against its neighbours, Modelu runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Roseţi, 5 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Modelu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 53 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RoseţiCălărași County5 km ENE5°-2°34 mm
CălăraşiCălărași County6 km W5°-2°34 mm
OstrovConstanța County9 km S5°-2°36 mm
SilistraSilistra13 km SW5°-2°37 mm
GrădişteaCălărași County14 km WNW5°-2°35 mm
JegăliaCălărași County23 km ENE4°-2°34 mm
CiocăneştiCălărași County26 km W5°-3°36 mm
DragalinaCălărași County27 km NNW4°-3°33 mm

The Almanac · Modelu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Modelu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°32 mm11 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦✦
February6°-2°23 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦
March12°2°34 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
April19°6°35 mm12 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°11°42 mm11 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°15°49 mm9 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°37 mm9 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August31°17°33 mm9 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
September25°12°51 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
October19°7°44 mm9 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°2°41 mm10 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-2°34 mm11 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Modelu in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Modelu in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Modelu?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Modelu in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 53 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 29 min.

Does it snow in Modelu in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Modelu in December?

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

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