December weather forecastErzurum, Turkey

Weather in December

December in Erzurum marks the arrival of winter, with temperatures taking a nosedive, reaching from -10.7°C (12.7°F) to -1°C (30.2°F). Snow days increase significantly to 12 days, immersing the city in a winter wonderland. Both daylight and sunshine hours dwindle as winter tightens its grip over Erzurum. The holiday season, paired with the snowy backdrop, creates a layer of frosted charm to the city. Despite the harsh cold, the unique allure of December weather encapsulates the spirit of the season in an utterly magical way.

Temperature

The onset of December in Erzurum results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F) in November to a subzero cold -1°C (30.2°F). Erzurum, in December, experiences an average temperature of -10.7°C (12.7°F) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Erzurum, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Erzurum, there are 126.7 rainfall days, and 406mm (15.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall days are January through March and December, with an average of 12 snowfall days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Erzurum, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 16:59 +03.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Erzurum, Turkey, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.