December weather forecast
Yakutsk, Russia

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Weather in December

December cements the commencement of severe winter weather in Yakutsk. With the shortest daylight hours and maximum cloud cover, the city experiences one of the nation's harshest winters. A sharp drop in temperatures from November marks this month as exceedingly cold. The transition of temperatures is observed between -38.2°C (-36.8°F) and -32.7°C (-26.9°F), signalling yet another cycle of freezing cold weather. As the year transitions into the new, the city remains in the midst of winter, awaiting the frigid grasp of January.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures in Yakutsk occur during December, when averages reach a peak of -32.7°C (-26.9°F) and a low of -38.2°C (-36.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 97%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Yakutsk, in December, during 13.9 snowfall days, 38mm (1.5") of snow is typically accumulated. In Yakutsk, during the entire year, snow falls for 125.5 days and aggregates up to 622mm (24.49") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Yakutsk.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 15:05. On the last day of December, in Yakutsk, sunrise is at 09:44 and sunset at 15:03 +09.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Yakutsk is December, with an average of 0.6h 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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Yakutsk?

December proves to be the coldest month in Yakutsk, Russia, recording an average maximum temperature of -32.7°C (-26.9°F) and a minimum temperature of -38.2°C (-36.8°F).

How cold is it in Yakutsk in December?

In Yakutsk, -32.7°C (-26.9°F) is the average high-temperature and -38.2°C (-36.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the most humid month in Yakutsk?

The months with the highest humidity in Yakutsk are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 97%.

What is the average humidity in December in Yakutsk?

In December, the average relative humidity in Yakutsk is 97%.

What is the driest month in Yakutsk?

The months with the least rainfall in Yakutsk are January and December Rain falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain.

How much does it rain in Yakutsk in December?

In Yakutsk, Russia, in December, it is raining for 0.3 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Yakutsk?

In Yakutsk, Russia, in December, during 13.9 snowfall days, 38mm (1.5") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Yakutsk?

December has the shortest days of the year in Yakutsk, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Yakutsk is 5h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Yakutsk?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 15:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:44 and sunset at 15:03 +09.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Yakutsk?

The month with the least sunshine in Yakutsk is December, with an average of 0.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Yakutsk?

In Yakutsk, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Yakutsk?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Yakutsk?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Yakutsk is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average temperature in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average high temperature in December: -32.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-32.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -38.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-38.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average pressure in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average pressure in December: 1027.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1027.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average wind speed in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average humidity in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average humidity in December: 97%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average rainfall in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average rainfall in December: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (5mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average rainfall days in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (0.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average snowfall in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average snowfall in December: 38mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (121mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average snowfall days in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average sunshine days in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Yakutsk, Russia

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average cloud cover in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 88

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 91).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Yakutsk, Russia

Average visibility in December - Yakutsk, Russia
  • Average visibility in December: 3km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (3km).

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