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Başkavak Weather in December

Başkavak in December

The short of it: Başkavak in December averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 1° · rain 100 mm · daylight 9 h 35 min

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

December in Başkavak brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 1°, with about 100 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 35 min in mid-December, 31 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Başkavak runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Savur, 3 km to the SSW, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Başkavak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 35 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 35 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SavurMardin3 km SSW8°1°110 mm
PınardereMardin11 km SSW9°1°108 mm
AvineMardin14 km W9°1°101 mm
YeşilalanMardin14 km SW9°0°111 mm
ÖmerliMardin19 km SSE9°1°114 mm
KayapınarBatman24 km E8°1°118 mm
KabalaMardin25 km SSW9°1°105 mm
YeşilliMardin26 km SSW9°1°105 mm

The Almanac · Başkavak 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 7° against November, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Başkavak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°103 mm7 km/h9 h 50 min✦
February10°1°98 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦
March15°4°83 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April21°8°76 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°13°47 mm8 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June35°18°5.0 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
July39°22°1.0 mm8 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August39°22°1.0 mm8 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
September34°17°5.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October26°12°38 mm6 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November16°5°65 mm5 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
December9°1°100 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Başkavak in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Başkavak in December?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Başkavak?

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

How long are the days in Başkavak in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 35 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 45 min.

Does it snow in Başkavak in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Başkavak in December?

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

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