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Aksaray Weather in December

Aksaray in December

The short of it: Aksaray in December averages a high of 9 °C (47 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -1° · rain 43 mm · daylight 9 h 30 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

Thirty years of records give Aksaray an average December high of 9°, a low of -1° and some 43 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 43 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 30 min in mid-December, 32 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 May and October.

Against its neighbours, Aksaray runs about middling and about as wet in December. Gençosman, 6 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Aksaray, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 30 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GençosmanAksaray6 km NE8°-1°41 mm
SeleciköseAksaray8 km W9°-1°47 mm
HırkatoluAksaray9 km WNW9°-1°47 mm
AkinAksaray9 km NNE7°-2°41 mm
GücünkayaAksaray10 km E7°-1°38 mm
HatipoğlutoluAksaray10 km W9°-1°48 mm
SevinçliAksaray10 km ESE7°-2°38 mm
AkhisarAksaray11 km SSE8°-1°40 mm

The Almanac · Aksaray 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 9°; nights run about -1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 43 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Aksaray by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-3°42 mm8 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦✦
February9°-1°34 mm8 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
March14°2°43 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April19°6°37 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°38 mm8 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°13°26 mm9 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°16°6.0 mm10 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
August31°16°4.0 mm9 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September27°11°10 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°7°18 mm7 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
November15°2°30 mm6 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
December9°-1°43 mm6 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aksaray in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aksaray in December?

Days average 9 °C (47 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 43 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Aksaray?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Aksaray in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 30 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 49 min.

Does it snow in Aksaray in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Aksaray in December?

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

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