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Sovata Weather in December

Sovata in December

The short of it: Sovata in December averages a high of 1 °C (35 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °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 -6° · rain 31 mm · daylight 8 h 35 min

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

December in Sovata brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -6°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -6°. 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, Sovata runs about middling and about as wet in December. Praid, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Sovata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
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
PraidHarghita County6 km SE1°-7°31 mm
CorundHarghita County16 km SE1°-7°30 mm
Miercurea NirajuluiMureș County21 km WSW2°-5°32 mm
GurghiuMureș County26 km NW2°-5°35 mm
ZeteaHarghita County32 km SE1°-7°30 mm
ErneiMureș County33 km W2°-5°35 mm
Cristuru SecuiescHarghita County33 km S2°-6°29 mm
GorneştiMureș County33 km WNW2°-5°36 mm

The Almanac · Sovata 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 -6°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sovata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°28 mm4 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
February3°-7°25 mm5 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
March8°-3°33 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April14°2°45 mm7 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°65 mm6 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°83 mm6 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
July25°12°81 mm6 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August25°12°60 mm5 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
September20°7°50 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October15°2°39 mm5 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-2°29 mm4 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦✦
December1°-6°31 mm4 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sovata in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sovata in December?

Days average 1 °C (35 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -6°. 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 Sovata?

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

How long are the days in Sovata 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 49 min.

Does it snow in Sovata in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sovata in December?

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

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