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Chemal Weather in December

Chemal in December

The short of it: Chemal in December averages a high of -5 °C (24 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 7 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -14° · rain 22 mm · daylight 7 h 52 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chemal an average December high of -5°, a low of -14° and some 22 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 52 min in mid-December, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Chemal runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Elekmonar, 4 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Chemal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 52 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ElekmonarAltai4 km N-4°-14°23 mm
UznezyaAltai12 km NNW-5°-15°24 mm
ShebalinoAltai26 km WSW-7°-17°21 mm
KamlakAltai32 km NW-6°-17°25 mm
ChergaAltai34 km WNW-6°-17°24 mm
ManzherokAltai48 km NNW-5°-16°29 mm
SouzgaAltai53 km N-5°-17°31 mm
AyaAltai Krai60 km NNW-6°-17°32 mm

The Almanac · Chemal 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 -5°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chemal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-18°14 mm5 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
February-3°-16°13 mm5 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
March6°-9°16 mm6 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April14°-1°46 mm7 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May20°5°67 mm7 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
June24°9°81 mm6 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
July26°11°97 mm5 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
August23°9°80 mm5 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
September18°3°58 mm5 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°42 mm6 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-9°32 mm6 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
December-5°-14°22 mm5 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chemal in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chemal in December?

Days average -5 °C (24 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Chemal?

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

How long are the days in Chemal in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 52 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 35 min.

Does it snow in Chemal in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Chemal in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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