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Soledar Weather in December

Soledar in December

The short of it: Soledar in December averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 47 mm · daylight 8 h 17 min

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

December in Soledar brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -5°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 17 min in mid-December, 48 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Soledar runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Bakhmut, 12 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Soledar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 17 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BakhmutDonetsk12 km SSW0°-5°47 mm
PopasnaLuhansk23 km ESE0°-5°48 mm
KostyantynivkaDonetsk32 km SW1°-5°46 mm
SokolohirskLuhansk34 km ESE0°-5°47 mm
SonyachnyiDonetsk35 km W1°-5°46 mm
LysychanskLuhansk35 km NE0°-5°48 mm
SotsmistoDonetsk36 km W1°-5°46 mm
ToretskDonetsk37 km SSW0°-5°47 mm
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The Almanac · Soledar 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 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Soledar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°49 mm12 km/h8 h 42 min✦
February0°-7°37 mm13 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March7°-2°37 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April16°4°39 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°41 mm11 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°14°54 mm10 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July29°16°49 mm9 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
August28°15°29 mm9 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°9°38 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°4°36 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-1°38 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°47 mm12 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Soledar in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Soledar in December?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Soledar?

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

How long are the days in Soledar in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 17 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Soledar in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Soledar in December?

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

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