December weather forecast
Rahachow, Belarus

December

Weather in December

With the arrival of December, Rahachow plunges into the heart of winter, with temperatures reaching a low average of -0.5°C (31.1°F). The falling winter snow accumulates to a hefty 160mm (6.3"), creating a picturesque white blanket across the city. Despite the cold, the city is often bathed in sunshine for up to 7 hours during the shortest days of the year. As the month and the year concludes, the weather takes another full circle, ready to welcome the New Year's chill of January once more.

Temperature

Rahachow's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from an icy 4.3°C (39.7°F) in November to a freezing cold -0.5°C (31.1°F). Rahachow's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a still subzero cold -3.7°C (25.3°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In Rahachow, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 437mm (17.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rahachow, Belarus, in December, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 160mm (6.3") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 snowfall days, and 612mm (24.09") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:13 and sunset at 16:52 +03.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 1.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?
In Rahachow, in December, the average high-temperature is -0.5°C (31.1°F), and the average low-temperature is -3.7°C (25.3°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Rahachow, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Rahachow, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In Rahachow, in December, during 16.8 snowfall days, 160mm (6.3") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 7h and 40min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:13 and sunset at 16:52 +03.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rahachow.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average temperature in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average pressure in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average wind speed in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average humidity in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (68%).

Average rainfall in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average rainfall in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (67mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average rainfall days in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average snowfall in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average snowfall in December: 160mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (188mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average snowfall days in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average sunshine days in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average UV index in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average cloud cover in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average cloud cover in December: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December - Rahachow, Belarus
Average visibility in December
Rahachow, Belarus
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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