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Artova Weather in December

Artova in December

The short of it: Artova in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 43 mm · daylight 9 h 20 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Artova an average December high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 43 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 20 min in mid-December, 34 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Artova runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Pazar, 18 km to the N, is 4° warmer by day.

December in Artova, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 20 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PazarTokat Province18 km N9°1°46 mm
SulusarayTokat Province23 km SW6°-2°44 mm
YeşilyurtTokat Province24 km N9°1°47 mm
TokatTokat Province31 km NE8°1°45 mm
TurhalTokat Province35 km NNW8°1°48 mm
YıldızeliSivas38 km SE3°-4°41 mm
ZileTokat Province41 km WNW8°-1°47 mm
KadışehriYozgat45 km WSW7°-2°46 mm

The Almanac · Artova 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 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Artova by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°48 mm6 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
February5°-4°34 mm8 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
March10°0°47 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April16°3°51 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
May20°7°56 mm8 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
June24°10°43 mm8 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°12°12 mm9 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°12°8.0 mm9 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°8°19 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°26 mm6 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°-1°32 mm5 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-3°43 mm6 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Artova in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Artova in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Artova?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Artova in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 20 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 0 min.

Does it snow in Artova in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Artova in December?

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

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