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Hirnytskyi Weather in December

Hirnytskyi in December

The short of it: Hirnytskyi in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 46 mm · daylight 8 h 23 min

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

December in Hirnytskyi brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -4°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 23 min in mid-December, 47 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Hirnytskyi runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Makiyivka, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hirnytskyi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 23 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MakiyivkaDonetsk4 km NW0°-5°46 mm
Tsentralno-MiskyiDonetsk5 km N0°-5°46 mm
HruzkyiDonetsk5 km NNW0°-5°46 mm
BerestovskyiDonetsk7 km WNW0°-5°46 mm
ChumakivskyiDonetsk7 km SSW1°-4°46 mm
KalynivskyiDonetsk9 km W1°-4°46 mm
KhanzhonkivskyiDonetsk10 km NNE0°-5°47 mm
BohodukhivskyiDonetsk10 km SW1°-4°46 mm

The Almanac · Hirnytskyi 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 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hirnytskyi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°47 mm13 km/h8 h 47 min✦
February0°-6°39 mm14 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
March6°-2°39 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April15°5°39 mm12 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
May22°10°46 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June26°15°57 mm10 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°48 mm9 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
August29°16°30 mm9 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°11°32 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°5°35 mm11 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-1°39 mm12 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦✦
December1°-4°46 mm13 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hirnytskyi in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hirnytskyi in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Hirnytskyi?

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

How long are the days in Hirnytskyi in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Hirnytskyi in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hirnytskyi in December?

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

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