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Polatlı Weather in December

Polatlı in December

The short of it: Polatlı in December averages a high of 6 °C (44 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 0° · rain 42 mm · daylight 9 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

Thirty years of records give Polatlı an average December high of 6°, a low of 0° and some 42 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 6°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 23 min in mid-December, 33 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 May and October.

Against its neighbours, Polatlı runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Basri, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Polatlı, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 16 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 23 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BasriAnkara4 km NW6°-1°42 mm
KarahamzalıAnkara15 km S7°0°42 mm
BeylikköprüAnkara16 km W7°0°46 mm
SarıobaAnkara33 km N7°0°49 mm
HaymanaAnkara35 km ESE6°-2°44 mm
VelihimmetliAnkara46 km ENE5°-3°45 mm
AtaköyAnkara47 km SE6°-2°46 mm
KoparanAnkara48 km ENE5°-3°44 mm

The Almanac · Polatlı Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 7° against November, to near 6°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Polatlı by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°42 mm8 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦✦
February7°-1°34 mm9 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
March12°2°38 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°34 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°44 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°13°36 mm8 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°16°13 mm9 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
August31°16°7.0 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September26°12°16 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°8°21 mm6 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°3°26 mm6 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
December6°0°42 mm7 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Polatlı in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Polatlı in December?

Days average 6 °C (44 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 6°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Polatlı?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Polatlı in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 57 min.

Does it snow in Polatlı in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Polatlı in December?

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

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