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Çat Weather in December

Çat in December

The short of it: Çat in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 23 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 -1° · low -9° · rain 54 mm · daylight 9 h 23 min

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

December in Çat brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -9°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 23 min in mid-December, 33 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Çat runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Soğukpınar, 7 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Çat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 23 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SoğukpınarErzurum7 km SSE-2°-10°64 mm
ParmaksızErzurum7 km WSW0°-8°59 mm
KarlıovaBingöl35 km S1°-8°75 mm
IlıcaErzurum39 km NNE-1°-10°29 mm
YedisuBingöl42 km WSW2°-5°79 mm
AşkaleErzurum42 km NNW1°-8°36 mm
ErzurumErzurum43 km NE-2°-10°31 mm
BahçeköyBingöl44 km S1°-7°86 mm

The Almanac · Çat 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 8° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Çat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-13°59 mm6 km/h9 h 40 min✦
February-2°-11°50 mm6 km/h10 h 39 min✦
March2°-6°69 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April11°0°88 mm9 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦
May17°5°84 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦
June23°9°36 mm8 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°12°19 mm8 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°12°11 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September25°8°18 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°3°55 mm6 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
November7°-3°50 mm6 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
December-1°-9°54 mm5 km/h9 h 23 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Çat in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Çat in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Çat?

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

How long are the days in Çat in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 57 min.

Does it snow in Çat in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Çat in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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