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Bilgi Weather in December

Bilgi in December

The short of it: Bilgi in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -6° · rain 69 mm · daylight 9 h 32 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bilgi an average December high of 2°, a low of -6° and some 69 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 32 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Bilgi runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Sözveren, 20 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Bilgi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 32 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SözverenVan20 km SW2°-5°79 mm
GevaşVan26 km NNW3°-3°61 mm
KaçıtVan30 km SW3°-4°86 mm
KonalgaVan31 km SW3°-4°85 mm
EdremitVan36 km N4°-2°49 mm
ÖvecekVan39 km WSW5°-3°92 mm
BahçesarayVan41 km W4°-3°86 mm
VanVan46 km NNE3°-5°49 mm

The Almanac · Bilgi 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 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bilgi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-9°68 mm6 km/h9 h 47 min✦
February0°-8°60 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦
March4°-4°87 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April10°2°90 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
May17°7°64 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°16 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°15°6.0 mm8 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°15°4.0 mm8 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°10°11 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°5°52 mm6 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-1°65 mm6 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
December2°-6°69 mm5 km/h9 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bilgi in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bilgi in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Bilgi?

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

How long are the days in Bilgi in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 32 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 48 min.

Does it snow in Bilgi in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Bilgi in December?

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

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