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Tunceli Weather in December

Tunceli in December

The short of it: Tunceli in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -2° · rain 122 mm · daylight 9 h 26 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tunceli an average December high of 6°, a low of -2° and some 122 mm of rain. Highs fall 8° against November, to near 6°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 26 min in mid-December, 33 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 October and June.

Against its neighbours, Tunceli runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Mazgirt, 10 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Tunceli, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 36 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 26 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MazgirtTunceli10 km SSE5°-2°120 mm
BurmageçitTunceli15 km S7°-1°112 mm
NazimiyeTunceli26 km ENE3°-4°116 mm
HozatTunceli29 km W3°-4°107 mm
PertekTunceli32 km SW8°1°87 mm
OvacıkTunceli40 km NW3°-4°87 mm
KarakoçanElazığ45 km ESE7°-1°122 mm
YayladereBingöl47 km ENE3°-5°116 mm

The Almanac · Tunceli Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 8° against November, to near 6°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Tunceli by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-5°124 mm5 km/h9 h 42 min✦
February5°-4°91 mm5 km/h10 h 40 min✦
March12°2°96 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April18°7°90 mm7 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
May24°11°72 mm7 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
June30°16°16 mm8 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July35°20°6.0 mm8 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
August35°19°4.0 mm7 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
September30°14°14 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October22°9°53 mm5 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November14°3°86 mm5 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
December6°-2°122 mm5 km/h9 h 26 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tunceli in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tunceli in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near 6°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Tunceli?

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

How long are the days in Tunceli 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 54 min.

Does it snow in Tunceli in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Tunceli in December?

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

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