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Ternopil Weather in December

Ternopil in December

The short of it: Ternopil in December averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 37 mm · daylight 8 h 10 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & May

Thirty years of records give Ternopil an average December high of 0°, a low of -5° and some 37 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 10 min in mid-December, 50 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 August and May.

Against its neighbours, Ternopil runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Petrykiv, 3 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Ternopil, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 10 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PetrykivTernopil3 km SSW0°-5°38 mm
BilaTernopil4 km NNW0°-5°38 mm
Velyka BerezovytsyaTernopil6 km SSE0°-5°37 mm
Velyki BirkyTernopil12 km ESE0°-5°37 mm
MykulyntsiTernopil18 km S1°-5°37 mm
ZbarazhTernopil18 km NE0°-5°38 mm
OzernaTernopil20 km WNW1°-4°42 mm
TerebovliaTernopil29 km SSE1°-5°37 mm

The Almanac · Ternopil Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ternopil by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°36 mm12 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February1°-5°38 mm12 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March6°-2°39 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April14°4°36 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°64 mm10 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°72 mm9 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
July25°14°91 mm9 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
August24°13°59 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°50 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October13°4°39 mm10 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November6°0°37 mm12 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°37 mm12 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ternopil in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ternopil in December?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ternopil?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and May.

How long are the days in Ternopil in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 10 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 16 min.

Does it snow in Ternopil in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ternopil in December?

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

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