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Niğde Weather in December

Niğde in December

The short of it: Niğde in December averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -1 °C (29 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -1° · rain 37 mm · daylight 9 h 32 min

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

December in Niğde brings afternoons near 8° and nights around -1°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. 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 32 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Niğde runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Tepeköy, 12 km to the NNW, is 3° cooler by day.

December in Niğde, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 32 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TepeköyNiğde Province12 km NNW5°-4°36 mm
KaynarcaNiğde Province13 km SSW8°-1°41 mm
BorNiğde Province13 km SW9°-1°42 mm
BalcıNiğde Province19 km W4°-5°39 mm
KayıNiğde Province25 km WSW9°-1°44 mm
AltunhisarNiğde Province27 km W9°-2°39 mm
KızılcaNiğde Province32 km WSW9°-2°46 mm
DikilitaşNiğde Province39 km ENE6°-4°44 mm

The Almanac · Niğde Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Niğde by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-4°31 mm8 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
February7°-2°27 mm8 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦
March12°0°40 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°44 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°9°49 mm8 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June26°12°34 mm9 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°15°6.0 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
August30°15°5.0 mm9 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September26°10°13 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°6°28 mm7 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°2°24 mm6 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
December8°-1°37 mm7 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Niğde in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Niğde in December?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -1 °C (29 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Niğde?

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

How long are the days in Niğde in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 32 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 47 min.

Does it snow in Niğde in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Niğde in December?

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

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