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Ilgaz Weather in December

Ilgaz in December

The short of it: Ilgaz in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 47 mm · daylight 9 h 15 min

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

December in Ilgaz brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -2°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 15 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Ilgaz runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Yapraklı, 23 km to the SE, is 3° cooler by day.

December in Ilgaz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 22 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 15 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YapraklıÇankırı23 km SE3°-4°56 mm
KorgunÇankırı23 km SSW5°-2°51 mm
İhsangaziKastamonu32 km N5°-2°46 mm
KurşunluÇankırı32 km WSW4°-4°62 mm
BayramörenÇankırı36 km W5°-2°60 mm
ÇankırıÇankırı36 km S6°-1°48 mm
TosyaKastamonu36 km ENE5°-2°48 mm
ÇukurözÇorum43 km ESE1°-5°58 mm

The Almanac · Ilgaz 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 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Ilgaz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-4°48 mm6 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
February6°-3°41 mm7 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
March12°-1°49 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°3°47 mm8 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
May22°7°64 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June26°11°58 mm8 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
July30°13°23 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August30°13°20 mm8 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September25°9°23 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°4°28 mm6 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°0°25 mm5 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
December5°-2°47 mm5 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ilgaz in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ilgaz in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Ilgaz?

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

How long are the days in Ilgaz in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 15 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 6 min.

Does it snow in Ilgaz in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ilgaz in December?

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

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