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Stropkov Weather in December

Stropkov in December

The short of it: Stropkov in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 36 mm · daylight 8 h 13 min

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

December in Stropkov brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 13 min in mid-December, 49 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Stropkov runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Svidník, 13 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Stropkov, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 13 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SvidníkPrešov Region13 km NNW2°-4°36 mm
GiraltovcePrešov Region14 km SW2°-3°35 mm
MedzilaborcePrešov Region20 km ENE1°-4°43 mm
Hanušovce nad TopľouPrešov Region22 km SSW2°-3°35 mm
BardejovPrešov Region29 km WNW2°-4°35 mm
Vranov nad TopľouPrešov Region35 km S2°-3°38 mm
HumennéPrešov Region35 km SSE3°-3°43 mm
Veľký ŠarišPrešov Region38 km WSW2°-4°33 mm

The Almanac · Stropkov 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 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Stropkov by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°33 mm9 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦✦
February4°-4°33 mm10 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°33 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April16°4°47 mm10 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May21°8°74 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
June24°12°83 mm9 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July26°14°102 mm8 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦
August26°13°63 mm7 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°66 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October15°5°57 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November8°1°45 mm8 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦✦
December2°-3°36 mm9 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stropkov in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stropkov in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Stropkov?

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

How long are the days in Stropkov in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Stropkov in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Stropkov in December?

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

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