December weather forecast
Arkhangelsk, Russia

Wrapping up the year, December immerses Arkhangelsk in the midst of an intense wintry spell as the temperature nose-dives from -13.4°C (7.9°F) to -6.4°C (20.5°F). Short daylight hours of 4.2 coupled with the high snowfall rate transform the city into a monochrome sketch of white. With the sea temperature going down to a frosty 0.8°C (33.4°F), the anticipated frozen seascape finally takes shape. Despite the subzero temperatures, the twinkling Christmas lights weaving through the snowy city transform Arkhangelsk into a captivating winter wonderland. December's intense cold and heavy snowfall are synonymous with the authentic winter charm that Arkhangelsk is renowned for.

Temperature

December in Arkhangelsk brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a subzero cold -2.5°C (27.5°F) in November to a still freezing cold -6.4°C (20.5°F). During December, Arkhangelsk records a consistent average nighttime temperature of -13.4°C (7.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Arkhangelsk, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143 rainfall days, and 606mm (23.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall days in Arkhangelsk is December, when snow falls for 28 days.

Sea temperature

In Arkhangelsk, in December, the average water temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F).
Note: When swimming, this state is excessively cold, posing a lethal risk. Absent the protection of insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia is likely to occur immediately.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Arkhangelsk, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 14:31. On the last day of December, in Arkhangelsk, sunrise is at 10:16 and sunset at 14:25 MSK.

Sunshine

With an average of 0.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 0 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.