December weather forecastKars, Turkey

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Kars, Turkey, with an average temperature ranging between max -1.2°C (29.8°F) and min -11.5°C (11.3°F).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 6.6°C (43.9°F) to a subzero cold -1.2°C (29.8°F). The average low-temperature, in December, in Kars, is an extreme cold -11.5°C (11.3°F).

Humidity

In Kars, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Kars, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kars, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 490mm (19.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kars.
On the first day of December in Kars, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 16:50 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kars.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kars are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Kars experiences an average high-temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F) and a low-temperature of -11.5°C (11.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Kars, Turkey, is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In Kars, Turkey, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Kars, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 16:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 16:50 +03.

The months with the least sunshine in Kars, Turkey, are January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

In Kars, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kars, Turkey.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kars is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average humidity
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Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Kars, Turkey

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.9°C).

Average humidity in December
Kars, Turkey

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Kars, Turkey

  • Average rainfall in December: 22.5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (77.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20.3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kars, Turkey

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kars, Turkey

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average UV index in December
Kars, Turkey

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).