December weather forecastPoltava, Ukraine
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poltava, Ukraine
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
