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Sürmene Weather in December

Sürmene in December

The short of it: Sürmene in December averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 4° · rain 115 mm · daylight 9 h 15 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sürmene an average December high of 11°, a low of 4° and some 115 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 115 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 15 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Sürmene runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Araklı, 7 km to the WNW, is 2° warmer by day.

December in Sürmene, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 15 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AraklıTrabzon7 km WNW13°6°122 mm
KöprübaşıTrabzon11 km S9°2°85 mm
OfTrabzon12 km ENE12°5°149 mm
DernekpazarıTrabzon16 km SE9°3°95 mm
ArsinTrabzon18 km WNW12°5°102 mm
HayratTrabzon20 km E11°4°141 mm
ÇaykaraTrabzon20 km SSE8°1°81 mm
İyidereRize Province23 km ENE12°5°176 mm

The Almanac · Sürmene 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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Much like November: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 115 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Sürmene by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°2°117 mm9 km/h9 h 32 min✦
February9°2°88 mm9 km/h10 h 35 min✦
March11°4°94 mm9 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April15°7°69 mm8 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May19°12°76 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June23°16°89 mm8 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July26°19°74 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
August27°19°93 mm8 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
September24°16°133 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October20°12°171 mm8 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
November15°8°120 mm8 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
December11°4°115 mm9 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sürmene in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sürmene in December?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 115 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Sürmene?

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

How long are the days in Sürmene 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 6 min.

Does it snow in Sürmene in December?

Hardly — December nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sürmene in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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