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Samandöken Weather in December

Samandöken in December

The short of it: Samandöken in December averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 15 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 -2° · low -11° · rain 32 mm · daylight 9 h 15 min

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

December in Samandöken brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -11°, with about 32 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -11°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 15 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, Samandöken runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Göle, 10 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Samandöken, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 15 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GöleArdahan10 km SE-2°-11°30 mm
SenemoğluArdahan15 km ESE-2°-11°29 mm
KuytucaArdahan21 km ESE-2°-11°33 mm
MeşedibiArdahan21 km NE-2°-11°35 mm
Küçük AltınbulakArdahan25 km E-2°-11°33 mm
BalçeşmeArdahan27 km E-2°-11°33 mm
OlurErzurum32 km W4°-4°31 mm
ArdahanArdahan34 km NNE-1°-11°22 mm

The Almanac · Samandöken 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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Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -11°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Samandöken by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-16°34 mm7 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦
February-4°-15°32 mm7 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
March1°-9°44 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April9°-2°64 mm9 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦
May15°3°87 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦
June19°5°80 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
July23°8°62 mm8 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August25°8°52 mm8 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September21°4°38 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°0°54 mm6 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
November6°-5°39 mm6 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦
December-2°-11°32 mm7 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Samandöken in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Samandöken in December?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -11°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Samandöken?

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

How long are the days in Samandöken 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 5 min.

Does it snow in Samandöken in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Samandöken in December?

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

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