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Praid Weather in December

Praid in December

The short of it: Praid in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -7° · rain 31 mm · daylight 8 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Praid an average December high of 1°, a low of -7° and some 31 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 35 min in mid-December, 44 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Praid runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Sovata, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Praid, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 35 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SovataMureș County6 km NW1°-6°31 mm
CorundHarghita County10 km SSE1°-7°30 mm
GhindariMureș County17 km WSW2°-5°31 mm
Miercurea NirajuluiMureș County26 km W2°-5°32 mm
ZeteaHarghita County26 km SE1°-7°30 mm
Odorheiu SecuiescHarghita County31 km SSE1°-7°29 mm
Cristuru SecuiescHarghita County31 km SSW2°-6°29 mm
GurghiuMureș County32 km NW2°-5°35 mm

The Almanac · Praid 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 1°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Praid by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-9°28 mm4 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
February2°-8°25 mm5 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
March7°-4°34 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April14°2°45 mm7 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May19°6°66 mm6 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June23°10°85 mm6 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
July24°12°83 mm6 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August25°11°61 mm5 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
September19°6°50 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October14°2°39 mm5 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November7°-2°28 mm5 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦✦
December1°-7°31 mm4 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Praid in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Praid in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Praid?

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

How long are the days in Praid in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 35 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 48 min.

Does it snow in Praid in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Praid in December?

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

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