December weather forecast
Petergof, Russia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Petergof, Russia, with temperature in the range of an average low of -4.1°C (24.6°F) and an average high of -1.2°C (29.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cold 3°C (37.4°F) to a freezing cold -1.2°C (29.8°F). Petergof consistently logs a low temperature averaging a still subzero cold -4.1°C (24.6°F) during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In Petergof, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Petergof, Russia, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.5 rainfall days, and 406mm (15.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petergof are January through May, October through December. In December, in Petergof, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 112mm (4.41") of snow is accumulated. In Petergof, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.9 days and aggregates up to 628mm (24.72") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Petergof, with an average of 6h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:35 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:01 and sunset at 16:05 MSK.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
Petergof in December has an average high-temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -4.1°C (24.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 91%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Petergof, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 112mm (4.41") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Petergof?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 6min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 6h and 5min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:35 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:01 and sunset at 16:05 MSK.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 1.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Petergof have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 1.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Petergof, Russia
Average temperature in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average high temperature in December: -1.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°C).

Average pressure in December - Petergof, Russia
Average pressure in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average pressure in December: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Petergof, Russia
Average wind speed in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and July (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Petergof, Russia
Average humidity in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December - Petergof, Russia
Average rainfall in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Petergof, Russia
Average rainfall days in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Petergof, Russia
Average snowfall in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average snowfall in December: 112mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (151mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Petergof, Russia
Average snowfall days in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petergof, Russia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Petergof, Russia
Average sunshine days in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Petergof, Russia
Average UV index in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December - Petergof, Russia
Average cloud cover in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 82

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December - Petergof, Russia
Average visibility in December
Petergof, Russia
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (6km).

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