December weather forecastKars, Russia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Kars, Russia, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.2°C (39.6°F) and min -1.4°C (29.5°F).

Temperature

Kars in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 9°C (48.2°F) to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F). Nighttime temperature in Kars experiences an average drop to a subzero cold -1.4°C (29.5°F) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kars is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kars, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kars, there are 160 rainfall days, and 541mm (21.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kars are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 110mm (4.33") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:42 MSK.

Sunshine

In Kars, Russia, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kars, Russia, during December are 4.2°C (39.6°F) and -1.4°C (29.5°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In Kars, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Kars, Russia, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kars, Russia, in December, during 7.4 snowfall days, 110mm (4.33") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Kars, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

In Kars, Russia, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, in Kars, Russia, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:42 MSK.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kars, Russia.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kars, Russia, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average snowfall in December: 110mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (168mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Kars, Russia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).