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Urvan’ Weather in December

Urvan’ in December

The short of it: Urvan’ in December averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 58 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 28 mm · daylight 8 h 58 min

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

December in Urvan’ brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -3°, with about 28 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 28 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 58 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, Urvan’ runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Nartan, 6 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Urvan’, 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
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 58 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NartanKabardino-Balkariya Republic6 km WNW4°-3°27 mm
PsygansuKabardino-Balkariya Republic9 km SSE4°-3°30 mm
NartkalaKabardino-Balkariya Republic10 km NE4°-3°27 mm
KakhunKabardino-Balkariya Republic11 km ENE4°-3°27 mm
NalchikKabardino-Balkariya Republic12 km W4°-3°28 mm
ArgudanKabardino-Balkariya Republic14 km SE4°-2°30 mm
ShalushkaKabardino-Balkariya Republic17 km WNW4°-3°28 mm
ChegemKabardino-Balkariya Republic17 km WNW4°-3°26 mm

The Almanac · Urvan’ 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 28 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Urvan’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°26 mm7 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦✦
February3°-5°25 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦
March9°0°47 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April15°5°52 mm9 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
May21°10°79 mm8 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June26°15°88 mm8 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July28°17°54 mm7 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°52 mm7 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September23°12°50 mm7 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°47 mm7 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November8°1°32 mm7 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦✦
December4°-3°28 mm7 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Urvan’ in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Urvan’ in December?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 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 28 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Urvan’?

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

How long are the days in Urvan’ in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 58 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Urvan’ in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Urvan’ in December?

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

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