Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Russia this December.
Russia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -34°C (-29°F) in Ust-Maya to 11°C (52°F) in Sochi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Sochi and -41°C (-42°F) in Ust-Maya. December is part of the winter season
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Expect daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Saint Petersburg. That makes December a very low month for Russia.
After dark, Saint Petersburg cools to about -5°C (23°F) on an average December night.
Sochi tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 6°C (43°F).
According to our data, Ust-Maya holds the title for the coldest city in Russia in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -34°C (-29°F) and drops to lows of about -41°C (-42°F) during the night.
Most cities witness limited sunny days; expect roughly 12 hours of sunlight in Saint Petersburg. This subdued sunlight is perfect for those who prefer cooler, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 9°C (48°F) in Anapa this month, so not the best month to swim.
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