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Dikmen Weather in December

Dikmen in December

The short of it: Dikmen in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 37 mm · daylight 9 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dikmen an average December high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 37 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 5°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 31 min in mid-December, 31 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Dikmen runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Gözlükuyu, 2 km to the N, is 2° warmer by day.

December in Dikmen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th 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 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GözlükuyuAksaray2 km N7°-2°38 mm
KaracaörenAksaray6 km SW7°-2°39 mm
ElmacıkAksaray9 km NE6°-2°36 mm
AkçakentAksaray9 km S5°-3°37 mm
YuvaAksaray10 km NNE7°-2°38 mm
BağlıAksaray12 km NNW9°-1°42 mm
YenipınarAksaray13 km E5°-3°34 mm
AkhisarAksaray14 km N8°-1°40 mm

The Almanac · Dikmen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 5°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Dikmen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°35 mm8 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦
February5°-4°29 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°42 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April15°3°41 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
May20°7°48 mm9 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June24°10°31 mm9 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°13°6.0 mm10 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°12°4.0 mm9 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°8°11 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°4°19 mm8 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°0°26 mm7 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-3°37 mm8 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dikmen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dikmen in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 5°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Dikmen?

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

How long are the days in Dikmen in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 31 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 48 min.

Does it snow in Dikmen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Dikmen in December?

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

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