Ekaterinburg weather in December (Russia)

How's the weather trend in Ekaterinburg as December approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Ekaterinburg usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -15°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Ekaterinburg in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 37 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ekaterinburg. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ekaterinburg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Jekaterinburg, Russia (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Russia in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Ekaterinburg 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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