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Şaphane Weather in December

Şaphane in December

The short of it: Şaphane in December averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 116 mm · daylight 9 h 26 min

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

December in Şaphane brings afternoons near 8° and nights around 0°, with about 116 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about 0°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 116 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 26 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Şaphane runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Pazarlar, 9 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Şaphane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 48 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 26 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PazarlarKütahya9 km WSW9°0°122 mm
GedizKütahya15 km ESE10°1°98 mm
FırdanKütahya16 km SE10°1°100 mm
ErdoğmuşKütahya18 km ESE9°1°98 mm
YenikentKütahya18 km SSE10°1°102 mm
Eski GedizKütahya18 km E9°0°104 mm
AltınkentKütahya21 km E9°1°99 mm
GümeleKütahya21 km ESE10°1°96 mm

The Almanac · Şaphane 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 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about 0°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 116 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Şaphane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-2°105 mm8 km/h9 h 43 min✦
February7°-1°86 mm9 km/h10 h 41 min✦
March11°1°76 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April16°4°69 mm9 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
May21°8°56 mm8 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June26°12°40 mm9 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°14°14 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
August30°14°14 mm9 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September25°10°26 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°6°46 mm8 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November14°3°68 mm8 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
December8°0°116 mm8 km/h9 h 26 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Şaphane in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Şaphane in December?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 8°; nights run about 0°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 116 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Şaphane?

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

How long are the days in Şaphane in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 26 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 53 min.

Does it snow in Şaphane in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Şaphane in December?

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

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