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Hanak Weather in December

Hanak in December

The short of it: Hanak in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -10° · rain 26 mm · daylight 9 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hanak an average December high of -1°, a low of -10° and some 26 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about -1°, with nights near -10°. It is the driest month of the year, only 26 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 13 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Hanak runs about middling and drier than most in December. Koyunpınarı, 5 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hanak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KoyunpınarıArdahan5 km WNW-1°-10°30 mm
DamalArdahan12 km N-2°-10°48 mm
ArdahanArdahan18 km SW-1°-11°22 mm
SulakyurtArdahan20 km WSW-1°-11°28 mm
YeniköyArdahan27 km N2°-6°34 mm
PosofArdahan32 km NNW2°-6°49 mm
ŞavşatArtvin41 km W5°-3°65 mm
ValeSamtskhe-Javakheti43 km N4°-4°33 mm

The Almanac · Hanak 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about -1°, with nights near -10°. It is the driest month of the year, only 26 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hanak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°28 mm7 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
February-2°-14°28 mm7 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March4°-8°40 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April11°-1°60 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
May16°3°86 mm7 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
June21°6°83 mm7 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
July24°9°60 mm7 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August25°9°54 mm7 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
September21°5°36 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°1°44 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
November7°-4°30 mm6 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
December-1°-10°26 mm7 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hanak in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hanak in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about -1°, with nights near -10°. It is the driest month of the year, only 26 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Hanak?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Hanak in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Hanak in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hanak in December?

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

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