The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
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Araç Weather in December

Araç in December

The short of it: Araç in December averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -1° · rain 51 mm · daylight 9 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Araç an average December high of 7°, a low of -1° and some 51 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 13 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 October.

Against its neighbours, Araç runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. İhsangazi, 19 km to the ESE, is 2° cooler by day.

December in Araç, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 17 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
İhsangaziKastamonu19 km ESE5°-2°46 mm
DadayKastamonu29 km NNE5°-3°52 mm
BayramörenÇankırı35 km SSW5°-2°60 mm
EflaniKarabük Province37 km WNW5°-3°66 mm
KastamonuKastamonu40 km ENE5°-2°42 mm
GölköyKastamonu41 km NE5°-2°44 mm
IlgazÇankırı43 km SE5°-2°47 mm
PınarbaşıKastamonu44 km NNW6°-2°62 mm

The Almanac · Araç Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Araç by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-2°53 mm6 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
February8°-1°45 mm7 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
March12°1°54 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°4°48 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
May22°9°63 mm7 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June26°12°56 mm7 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July30°14°28 mm8 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August30°14°25 mm8 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
September26°10°31 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°6°35 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°1°34 mm5 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
December7°-1°51 mm5 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Araç in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Araç in December?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Araç?

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

How long are the days in Araç in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Araç in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Araç in December?

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

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