December weather forecastMagdan, Russia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Magdan, Russia, with temperature in the range of an average high of -15.6°C (3.9°F) and an average low of -25.2°C (-13.4°F).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a subzero cold -8.4°C (16.9°F) in November to a polar cold -15.6°C (3.9°F). Magdan records an average low-temperature of -25.2°C (-13.4°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Magdan is 94%.

Rainfall

In Magdan, during December, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. In Magdan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.7 days and collects up to 195mm (7.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.5 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.4 snowfall days, and 426mm (16.77") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Magdan, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of December, in Magdan, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 16:48 +08.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Magdan experiences an average high-temperature of -15.6°C (3.9°F) and a low-temperature of -25.2°C (-13.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Magdan, Russia, is 94%.

In Magdan, in December, during 2.1 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Magdan, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 60mm (2.36") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Magdan, Russia, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Magdan, Russia, is 7h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 16:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 16:48 +08.

January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Magdan, Russia, is 2.3h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Magdan, Russia, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average high temperature in December: -15.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-17°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -25.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-28.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average pressure in December: 1031.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1034.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average rainfall in December: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average snowfall in December: 60mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (67mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Magdan, Russia

  • Average visibility in December: 5km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).