December weather forecast
Van, Turkey

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Weather in December

December formally initiates winter in Van as the temperature further decreases to 4.4°C (39.9°F) from November's 10°C (50°F). The city experiences a definitive chill as winter solidifies its presence. Snow begins to adorn the landscape as the year reaches its end. The cold, however, holds more intensity in the upcoming January, which brings with it the peak of winter in Van.

Temperature

Van observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 10°C (50°F) to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). An average temperature of -4.6°C (23.7°F) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Van are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Van, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 386mm (15.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Van, during December, snow falls for 8 days. In Van, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 16:55 +03.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Van, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Van. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Van in December?

Van in December has an average high-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and an average low-temperature of -4.6°C (23.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What are the most humid months in Van?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Van?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Van?

In Van, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Van?

In December, in Van, snow falls for 8 days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Van?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Van have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Van?

On the first day of December in Van, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 16:55 +03.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Van?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Van, Turkey.

How many hours of sunshine does Van have in December?

In Van, Turkey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Van?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Van?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Van is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Van, Turkey

Average temperature in December - Van, Turkey
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.6°C).

Average humidity in December
Van, Turkey

Average humidity in December - Van, Turkey
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Van, Turkey
  • Average rainfall in December: 37.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3.4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Van, Turkey

Average rainfall days in December - Van, Turkey
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.4 days).

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Van, Turkey
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Van, Turkey
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average UV index in December
Van, Turkey

Average UV index in December - Van, Turkey
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Van, Turkey

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