December weather forecast
Tiksi, Russia

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Weather in December

December brings the Tiksi year to a close with an intensified winter scene. The city endures the year's most extreme weather conditions, with average low temperature dropping to -30.6°C (-23.1°F), and a substantial increase in snowfall from November. Coupled with negligible daylight hours, December embodies the epitome of Tiksi's long, arduous winter. The city hunkers down for the holidays, concluding another year in its robust winter fortress.

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a polar cold -19.8°C (-3.6°F) in November to a dangerously cold -26.6°C (-15.9°F). Tiksi indicates a consistently low-temperature of -30.6°C (-23.1°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Tiksi are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

Rainfall

In December, in Tiksi, the rain falls for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.2 rainfall days, and 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Tiksi. In Tiksi, during December, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow. In Tiksi, Russia, during the entire year, snow falls for 121.9 days and aggregates up to 481mm (18.94") of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Tiksi is December, with an average of 0.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tiksi in December?

Tiksi in December has an average high-temperature of -26.6°C (-15.9°F) and an average low-temperature of -30.6°C (-23.1°F).

What is the most humid month in Tiksi?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 96%, are most humid months in Tiksi.

What is the average humidity in December in Tiksi?

The average relative humidity in December in Tiksi, Russia, is 96%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tiksi?

In Tiksi, in December, during 0.4 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Tiksi?

In Tiksi, Russia, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 35mm (1.38") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tiksi?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Tiksi?

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

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tiksi?

With an average of 0.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Tiksi.

How many hours of sunshine does Tiksi have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Tiksi, Russia, is 0.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tiksi?

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Tiksi?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tiksi is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average temperature in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average high temperature in December: -26.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (10.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -30.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-32.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average pressure in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average wind speed in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average wind speed in December: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average humidity in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average humidity in December: 96%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average rainfall in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average rainfall in December: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (27mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average rainfall days in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average snowfall in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average snowfall in December: 35mm

The month with the highest snowfall is May (112mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average snowfall days in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average sunshine days in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tiksi, Russia

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average cloud cover in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 85

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).

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Average visibility in December
Tiksi, Russia

Average visibility in December - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average visibility in December: 5km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and December (5km).

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