December weather forecastMay, Russia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in May, Russia, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.7°C (23.5°F) and -1°C (30.2°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 4.1°C (39.4°F) to a subzero cold -1°C (30.2°F). May's average nighttime temperature in December modestly descends to -4.7°C (23.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in May, there are 128.6 rainfall days, and 421mm (16.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In May, Russia, in December, snow falls for 15.2 days, with typically accumulated 151mm (5.94") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 610mm (24.02") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:01 and sunset at 16:45 MSK.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in December is 1.7h.

UV index

January, February, October through 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 UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in December, the average high-temperature is -1°C (30.2°F), and the average low-temperature is -4.7°C (23.5°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

In May, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, during December, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in May.

In May, the average day length in December is 7h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:01 and sunset at 16:45 MSK.

In May, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
May, Russia

  • Average high temperature in December: -1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.2°C).

Average pressure in December
May, Russia

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
May, Russia

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
May, Russia

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
May, Russia

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
May, Russia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
May, Russia

  • Average snowfall in December: 151mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (200mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
May, Russia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
May, Russia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
May, Russia

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
May, Russia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 81

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
May, Russia

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (7km).