December weather forecastSakhanka, Ukraine

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sakhanka, Ukraine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.9°C (39°F) and an average low of 0.6°C (33.1°F).

Temperature

Sakhanka's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) in November to an icy 3.9°C (39°F). Throughout the nights in December, Sakhanka notes an average low of 0.6°C (33.1°F), a small dip from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sakhanka, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In Sakhanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.6 days and collects up to 340mm (13.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sakhanka, Ukraine, are January through March, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of snow is accumulated. In Sakhanka, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.7 days and aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 15:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 15:48 EET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sakhanka are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Sakhanka, the average high-temperature is 3.9°C (39°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.6°C (33.1°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Sakhanka, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation.

In Sakhanka, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 24mm (0.94") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 34min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 15:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 15:48 EET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sakhanka are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average wind speed in December: 22.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average snowfall in December: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (47mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Sakhanka, Ukraine

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).