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Arguvan Weather in December

Arguvan in December

The short of it: Arguvan in December averages a high of 6 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -1° · rain 60 mm · daylight 9 h 28 min

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

December in Arguvan brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -1°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 6°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 28 min in mid-December, 32 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Arguvan runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Yazıhan, 22 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Arguvan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 28 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YazıhanMalatya22 km SSW7°0°53 mm
HekimhanMalatya29 km W5°-2°54 mm
ArapgirMalatya36 km NE5°-1°89 mm
KaleMalatya37 km NW1°-5°55 mm
DilekMalatya37 km S8°0°54 mm
KebanElazığ41 km E7°1°61 mm
AğınElazığ43 km ENE8°1°65 mm
HanımçiftliğiMalatya44 km S7°1°52 mm

The Almanac · Arguvan 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 7° from November to about 6°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Arguvan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°65 mm6 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
February7°-2°52 mm6 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
March13°2°58 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April19°7°56 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
May24°11°55 mm8 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June30°16°17 mm9 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July35°20°4.0 mm9 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
August35°20°2.0 mm8 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
September30°15°10 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October22°9°33 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°3°53 mm5 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
December6°-1°60 mm5 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arguvan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arguvan in December?

Days average 6 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 6°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Arguvan?

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

How long are the days in Arguvan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 28 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Arguvan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Arguvan in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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