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Markušovce Weather in December

Markušovce in December

The short of it: Markušovce in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 34 mm · daylight 8 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Markušovce an average December high of 1°, a low of -5° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 16 min in mid-December, 48 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 April.

Against its neighbours, Markušovce runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Rudňany, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Markušovce, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 16 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RudňanyKošice Region5 km SE1°-5°36 mm
Spišská Nová VesKošice Region6 km NW2°-5°33 mm
SmižanyKošice Region9 km WNW1°-5°33 mm
LevočaPrešov Region13 km NNW1°-5°37 mm
KrompachyKošice Region18 km E1°-5°40 mm
DobšináKošice Region22 km WSW1°-5°29 mm
GelnicaKošice Region23 km ESE1°-4°36 mm
ĽubicaPrešov Region26 km NNW1°-6°35 mm

The Almanac · Markušovce Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Markušovce by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°35 mm9 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
February2°-6°28 mm10 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
March7°-2°30 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April14°3°44 mm11 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°76 mm10 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
June22°11°93 mm9 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm9 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
August24°12°71 mm8 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September18°8°58 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October13°4°52 mm9 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
November7°0°45 mm9 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦✦
December1°-5°34 mm9 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markušovce in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markušovce in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Markušovce?

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

How long are the days in Markušovce in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 16 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 10 min.

Does it snow in Markušovce in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Markušovce in December?

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

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