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Muş Weather in December

Muş in December

The short of it: Muş in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 28 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 -5° · rain 99 mm · daylight 9 h 28 min

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

December in Muş brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -5°, with about 99 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about 2°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 28 min in mid-December, 32 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, Muş runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Kırköy, 19 km to the NE, is 2° warmer by day.

December in Muş, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 17 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 28 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KırköyMuş19 km NE4°-5°86 mm
YalıntaşBitlis26 km SE3°-4°115 mm
KorkutMuş26 km E4°-4°96 mm
ErlerBitlis35 km SE3°-3°122 mm
AygünDiyarbakır Province39 km SSW7°-1°100 mm
BaloğluDiyarbakır Province44 km SW6°-2°103 mm
HakseverMuş44 km NNW0°-8°80 mm
SasonBatman45 km S7°-1°106 mm

The Almanac · Muş 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 2°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Muş by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°106 mm5 km/h9 h 44 min✦
February0°-8°92 mm6 km/h10 h 42 min✦
March6°-3°114 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April13°4°117 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
May20°8°73 mm7 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
June27°12°18 mm8 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
July32°16°6.0 mm8 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August33°16°5.0 mm8 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September27°12°16 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°7°61 mm6 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November10°1°82 mm6 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
December2°-5°99 mm5 km/h9 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Muş in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Muş in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about 2°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Muş?

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

How long are the days in Muş in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 28 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Muş in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Muş in December?

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

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