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Tercan Weather in December

Tercan in December

The short of it: Tercan in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -5° · rain 42 mm · daylight 9 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Tercan an average December high of 2°, a low of -5° and some 42 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 22 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Tercan runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Aşkale, 31 km to the ENE, is 2° cooler by day.

December in Tercan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 22 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AşkaleErzurum31 km ENE1°-8°36 mm
OtlukbeliErzincan37 km NW2°-6°46 mm
YedisuBingöl41 km SSE2°-5°79 mm
ParmaksızErzurum50 km ESE0°-8°59 mm
PulumerTunceli53 km SW2°-5°95 mm
ÇatErzurum54 km ESE-1°-9°54 mm
BayburtBayburt Province55 km NNW2°-6°29 mm
CiminErzincan58 km W3°-5°63 mm

The Almanac · Tercan 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 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tercan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-10°51 mm5 km/h9 h 39 min✦
February1°-8°42 mm5 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
March7°-2°65 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April15°3°73 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦
May20°7°77 mm7 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
June26°11°33 mm8 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°14°15 mm8 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August31°14°10 mm7 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September26°10°14 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°5°46 mm5 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
November10°0°46 mm5 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
December2°-5°42 mm5 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tercan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tercan in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Tercan?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Tercan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Tercan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Tercan in December?

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

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