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Akkuş Weather in December

Akkuş in December

The short of it: Akkuş in December averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 59 mm · daylight 9 h 16 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Akkuş an average December high of 5°, a low of -2° and some 59 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 16 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Akkuş runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Kumru, 23 km to the ENE, is 3° warmer by day.

December in Akkuş, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 16 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KumruOrdu23 km ENE8°0°71 mm
NiksarTokat Province23 km SSW10°2°60 mm
KorganOrdu28 km E9°1°73 mm
İkizceOrdu30 km N10°2°81 mm
BaşçiftlikTokat Province30 km SSE4°-4°53 mm
KabataşOrdu37 km E9°0°73 mm
AyvacıkSamsun39 km NW10°3°68 mm
ErbaaTokat Province40 km WSW11°3°60 mm

The Almanac · Akkuş 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 5° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Akkuş by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°63 mm8 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦
February5°-4°48 mm8 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
March8°-1°64 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April13°2°63 mm9 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May17°6°74 mm8 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
June20°9°61 mm9 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
July23°12°25 mm9 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°12°22 mm9 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°9°40 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°5°53 mm7 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
November11°1°53 mm6 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦
December5°-2°59 mm7 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Akkuş in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Akkuş in December?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Akkuş?

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

How long are the days in Akkuş in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 16 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 5 min.

Does it snow in Akkuş in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Akkuş in December?

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

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