Wrangel Island weather in December (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

What does the weather outlook for Wrangel Island look like in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Wrangel Island generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -18°C. But by evening, they drop to around -22°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Wrangel Island in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wrangel Island climate page with graphs.

 

Wrangel Island, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -22°C  

Max Temperature -18°C  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in December

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Wrangel Island should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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