December weather forecastSputnik, Russia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sputnik, Russia, with an average temperature varying between -4.7°C (23.5°F) and -9.5°C (14.9°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December registers at a still subzero cold -4.7°C (23.5°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Night temperatures during December experience a slight downturn, averaging a still freezing cold -9.5°C (14.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Sputnik, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Sputnik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.4 days and collects up to 415mm (16.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Sputnik. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 153mm (6.02") of snow.

Daylight

June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are June and December, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are -4.7°C (23.5°F) and -9.5°C (14.9°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 19.6 days and typically aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of snow.

In Sputnik, during December, snow falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of snow.

The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

In Sputnik, the average day length in December is 0h and 0min.

June and December, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Sputnik, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.3h.

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sputnik, Russia.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average pressure in December: 1003.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (20.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average snowfall in December: 153mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in December
Sputnik, Russia

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and April (7km).