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Amasya Weather in December

Amasya in December

The short of it: Amasya in December averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 52 mm · daylight 9 h 16 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Amasya an average December high of 8°, a low of 0° and some 52 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 8°, with nights near 0°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 52 mm. 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Amasya runs about middling and wetter than most in December. İlyas, 10 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Amasya, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 19 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 16 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
İlyasAmasya10 km S7°0°49 mm
DoğantepeAmasya20 km WSW8°-1°49 mm
SuluovaAmasya25 km NW7°0°50 mm
LadikSamsun29 km N4°-2°54 mm
TurhalTokat Province36 km SE8°1°48 mm
HavzaSamsun38 km NNW6°-1°54 mm
GöynücekAmasya38 km SW8°0°48 mm
ZileTokat Province39 km S8°-1°47 mm

The Almanac · Amasya 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 8°, with nights near 0°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 52 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Amasya by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-2°51 mm6 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
February8°-1°36 mm7 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
March12°2°50 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°5°43 mm7 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°9°49 mm7 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
June26°13°38 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°16°16 mm9 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°16°10 mm8 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°12°21 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°8°25 mm6 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°3°33 mm5 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
December8°0°52 mm5 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Amasya in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Amasya in December?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 8°, with nights near 0°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 52 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Amasya?

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

How long are the days in Amasya 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 4 min.

Does it snow in Amasya in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Amasya in December?

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

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