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Avanos Weather in December

Avanos in December

The short of it: Avanos in December averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -1° · rain 38 mm · daylight 9 h 28 min

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

Thirty years of records give Avanos an average December high of 8°, a low of -1° and some 38 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 3rd 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. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Avanos runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Göreme, 8 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Avanos, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 28 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GöremeNevşehir Province8 km S7°-1°37 mm
ÜrgüpNevşehir Province11 km SSE7°-2°36 mm
NevşehirNevşehir Province15 km SW7°-1°38 mm
GülşehirNevşehir Province20 km W8°-1°39 mm
AcıgölNevşehir Province35 km WSW7°-2°38 mm
HacıbektaşNevşehir Province35 km NW6°-2°43 mm
DerinkuyuNevşehir Province39 km SSW6°-3°35 mm
YeşilhisarKayseri45 km SSE8°-2°40 mm

The Almanac · Avanos 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 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Avanos by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-3°43 mm7 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦
February8°-2°30 mm8 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
March13°1°36 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°38 mm9 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°9°47 mm8 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June27°13°32 mm9 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°15°8.0 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August31°15°5.0 mm9 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September27°11°14 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°7°22 mm7 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°2°28 mm6 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
December8°-1°38 mm6 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Avanos in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Avanos in December?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Avanos?

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

How long are the days in Avanos 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 Avanos in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Avanos in December?

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

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