December weather forecastSofiyevka, Russia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sofiyevka, Russia, with an average temperature varying between 3.2°C (37.8°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a chilly 7.6°C (45.7°F) in November to an icy 3.2°C (37.8°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs during the nights of December, averaging a subzero cold -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sofiyevka is 85%.

Rainfall

In Sofiyevka, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.8 rainfall days, and 414mm (16.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 55mm (2.17") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44 MSK.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sofiyevka is 3.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Sofiyevka experiences an average high-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and a low-temperature of -0.5°C (31.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Sofiyevka is 85%.

In Sofiyevka, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Sofiyevka is December, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of snow.

In Sofiyevka, Russia, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 55mm (2.17") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Sofiyevka is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In Sofiyevka, the average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of the month, in Sofiyevka, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:44 MSK.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sofiyevka, Russia, is 3.8h.

In Sofiyevka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

7.6°C

3.2°C

-0.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

20.4km/h

21.1km/h

20.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.7

16.1

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average high temperature in December: 3.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average pressure in December: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1021.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average wind speed in December: 20.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (14.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average snowfall in December: 55mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (55mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Sofiyevka, Russia

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).