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Arıcak Weather in December

Arıcak in December

The short of it: Arıcak in December averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -1° · rain 124 mm · daylight 9 h 29 min

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

December in Arıcak brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -1°, with about 124 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 29 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Arıcak runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Kuyular, 20 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Arıcak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 38 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 29 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KuyularDiyarbakır Province20 km SE8°0°107 mm
ÇukurköyDiyarbakır Province22 km ESE7°0°108 mm
DicleDiyarbakır Province23 km SSW9°1°90 mm
PaluElazığ23 km NW8°1°109 mm
BelenDiyarbakır Province26 km SE7°0°108 mm
AnılDiyarbakır Province26 km SE9°0°96 mm
ÇakırkaşElazığ26 km NNW9°1°116 mm
HaniDiyarbakır Province29 km SE9°0°95 mm

The Almanac · Arıcak 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 6° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Arıcak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°147 mm6 km/h9 h 45 min✦
February5°-3°109 mm6 km/h10 h 42 min✦
March11°1°120 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April17°6°110 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
May23°10°82 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
June30°15°14 mm8 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
July34°20°4.0 mm8 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
August35°19°3.0 mm7 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
September29°15°14 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October22°9°51 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
November13°3°86 mm6 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
December7°-1°124 mm5 km/h9 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arıcak in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arıcak in December?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Arıcak?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Arıcak in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Arıcak in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Arıcak in December?

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

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