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Weather in December

December is synonymous with the heart of winter across Russia, characterized by plummeting temperatures, increased snowfall, and decreased daylight hours.

In Siberia, December presents extreme cold, with temperatures often descending into icy depths. Places like Oymyakon witness temperatures ranging from -42°C (-43.6°F) to -30°C (-22°F), reinforcing its reputation as one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth. The expansive Siberian landscape is blanketed in snow, with ice-covered rivers and lakes.

Central Russia, including prominent cities like Moscow and Saint Petersburg, experiences a bitter climate in December. In Moscow, temperatures typically range from -9°C (15.8°F) to -3°C (26.6°F). Saint Petersburg observes a similar pattern, with temperatures fluctuating from -8°C (17.6°F) to -2°C (28.4°F). Regular snowfall contributes to a picturesque, albeit frosty, urban landscape.

In the southern territories adjacent to the Black Sea, December ushers in a cooler, but less severe winter compared to the rest of the country. Sochi, for instance, sees average temperatures from 3°C (37.4°F) to 9°C (48.2°F). Nonetheless, outdoor activities are generally limited due to the cooler weather.

Daylight hours are at a yearly minimum in December. The northern regions experience Polar Nights, with the sun remaining below the horizon for the majority of the month. In the southern parts, the day length also significantly reduces, making the nights long and cold.

Precipitation in December is largely in the form of snow, especially in the northern and central parts. Western regions, encompassing Moscow and Saint Petersburg, continue to see regular snowfall, contributing to a snowy buildup that can last till the end of winter.

As December progresses into January, temperatures across Russia remain low, with heightened snowfall expected. Despite the cold, the transition to the new year is marked by festivities and celebrations, adding a dash of vibrancy to the stark winter landscape.

  • Moscow - December »
    The month with the shortest days in Moscow is December, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight. The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
  • Saint Petersburg - December »
    With an average of 6h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint Petersburg, Russia. In Saint Petersburg during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.
  • Novosibirsk - December »
    The months with the least sunshine in Novosibirsk are January, November and December, with an average of 2h of sunshine. December in Novosibirsk, true to its name, wraps the year up in a cold embrace, bringing the city's winter cycle to a full circle.
  • Yekaterinburg - December »
    The months with the highest humidity in Yekaterinburg are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%. The month with the shortest days in Yekaterinburg is December, with an average of 6h and 54min of daylight.
  • Kazan - December »
    As Kazan succumbs to winter's grip, December typically records the highest snowfall, with an average of 24 days of snow. The month with the shortest days in Kazan is December, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight.
  • Nizhny Novgorod - December »
    In Nizhny Novgorod in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Nizhny Novgorod in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Samara - December »
    In Samara during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Samara, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 174mm (6.85") of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Omsk - December »
    In Omsk in December, during 15.4 snowfall days, 98mm (3.86") of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the shortest days in Omsk is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
  • Rostov-on-Don - December »
    December is the most humid month in Rostov-on-Don with an average relative humidity of 86%. With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
  • Ufa - December »
    With an average of 7h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ufa. In Ufa, Russia, in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Krasnoyarsk - December »
    In Krasnoyarsk, during December, snow falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 175mm (6.89") of snow. In Krasnoyarsk, during December, snow falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 175mm (6.89") of snow.
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