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Selim Weather in December

Selim in December

The short of it: Selim in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 9 h 18 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 0° · low -9° · rain 24 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Selim an average December high of 0°, a low of -9° and some 24 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 18 min in mid-December, 34 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Selim runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Selim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cumhuriyet MahallesiKars Province1 km N0°-10°24 mm
Çarşı MahallesiKars Province1 km ENE0°-10°23 mm
BenliahmetKars Province11 km ENE0°-10°23 mm
KoyunyurduKars Province12 km ESE0°-9°24 mm
AkçakaleKars Province15 km NW0°-10°28 mm
Büyük OlukluKars Province19 km SSE0°-9°28 mm
SarıkamışKars Province22 km SW0°-9°34 mm
KarsKars Province30 km ENE0°-9°21 mm

The Almanac · Selim 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 0°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Selim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°23 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦
February-2°-13°23 mm6 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March4°-7°30 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April12°0°53 mm8 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May18°4°76 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
June22°7°57 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July26°10°44 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°10°32 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°5°24 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°1°39 mm6 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-4°25 mm6 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December0°-9°24 mm6 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selim in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selim in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Selim?

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

How long are the days in Selim in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 18 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 3 min.

Does it snow in Selim in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Selim in December?

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

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