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Chegem Weather in December

Chegem in December

The short of it: Chegem in December averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -3° · rain 26 mm · daylight 8 h 57 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & July

December in Chegem brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -3°, with about 26 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 57 min in mid-December, 39 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 September and July.

Against its neighbours, Chegem runs about middling and drier than most in December. Chegem Vtoroy, 3 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Chegem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 57 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chegem VtoroyKabardino-Balkariya Republic3 km NNE3°-3°26 mm
ShalushkaKabardino-Balkariya Republic4 km SSW4°-3°28 mm
KenzheKabardino-Balkariya Republic8 km SSW4°-3°29 mm
NalchikKabardino-Balkariya Republic8 km SSE4°-3°28 mm
NartanKabardino-Balkariya Republic11 km SE4°-3°27 mm
DugulubgeyKabardino-Balkariya Republic11 km NNW3°-3°27 mm
BaksanKabardino-Balkariya Republic14 km NNW4°-3°26 mm
BaksanenokKabardino-Balkariya Republic15 km NNE3°-4°26 mm

The Almanac · Chegem 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 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Chegem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-5°25 mm7 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦✦
February3°-5°24 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
March8°0°46 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April15°4°54 mm9 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
May21°10°82 mm8 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June26°15°90 mm8 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
July28°17°55 mm7 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°54 mm7 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
September23°12°52 mm7 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°47 mm7 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
November8°1°30 mm7 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦✦
December4°-3°26 mm7 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chegem in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chegem in December?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Chegem?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Chegem in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 25 min.

Does it snow in Chegem in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Chegem in December?

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

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