December weather forecast
Poltava, Ukraine

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Weather in December

December brings with it the chill of winter, as temperatures plunge further, and daylight hours are at their shortest. A white blanket of snow covers the city, giving it an enchanting appearance. In the spirit of the winter season, December does not disappoint with a substantial snowfall amount of 100mm (3.94"). With the holiday season in full swing, the city sparkles with festive illumination against the white snow backdrop.

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F) to a still cold 0.4°C (32.7°F). Nights in Poltava during December maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a freezing cold -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, in Poltava, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. In Poltava, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.9 days and collects up to 361mm (14.21") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Poltava, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 100mm (3.94") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Poltava, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 363mm (14.29") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Poltava is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 15:51 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Poltava. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. 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

How cold is December in Poltava?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Poltava, is 0.4°C (32.7°F) and the average low-temperature is -3.6°C (25.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Poltava?

In December, the average relative humidity in Poltava, Ukraine, is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Poltava?

In Poltava, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Poltava in December?

In Poltava, Ukraine, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 100mm (3.94") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Poltava?

December has the shortest days of the year in Poltava, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

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

In Poltava, Ukraine, the average day length in December is 8h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Poltava?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 15:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 15:51 EET.

How many hours of sunshine does Poltava have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Poltava is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Poltava?

The months with the lowest UV index in Poltava are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Poltava?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Poltava is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average temperature in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average high temperature in December: 0.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average pressure in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average wind speed in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.6km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average humidity in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

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Average rainfall in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average rainfall in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (14mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average rainfall days in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average snowfall in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average snowfall in December: 100mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (109mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average snowfall days in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average sunshine days in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average UV index in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average cloud cover in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Poltava, Ukraine

Average visibility in December - Poltava, Ukraine
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).

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