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Weather in December in Arkhangelsk Region

Planning a getaway to Arkhangelsk Region this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Arkhangelsk Region in December?

Arkhangelsk Region is a region in Russia. December in Arkhangelsk Region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -4°C and nighttime temperatures around -10°C in Arkhangelsk. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arkhangelsk Region in December, check out the map below. In many areas in Russia, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For specific regional insights in Arkhangelsk Region, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Severodvinsk with an average of 46 mm to moderate snowfall in Nyandoma with 54 mm.

Average sunshine

Arkhangelsk experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 7 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Arkhangelsk Region climate page.

Where to go in Arkhangelsk Region in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Arkhangelsk Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Russia, check out our Arkhangelsk Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Arkhangelsk Region?

Arkhangelsk

In December Arkhangelsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arkhangelsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-6°C 
20 hours 
55 mm 
22 days 
poor 
-4°C 
-10°C 
7 hours 
49 mm 
24 days 
poor 
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7°C 
-1°C 
1,660 hours 
701 mm 
211 days 
poor 
Climate in Arkhangelsk

Severodvinsk

In December Severodvinsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Severodvinsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-0°C 
-5°C 
20 hours 
53 mm 
22 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-9°C 
7 hours 
46 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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6°C 
-1°C 
1,660 hours 
680 mm 
208 days 
poor 
Climate in Severodvinsk

Vel'sk

In December Vel'sk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vel'sk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-6°C 
56 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-4°C 
-11°C 
48 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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>>  
8°C 
-1°C 
720 mm 
207 days 
poor 
Climate in Vel'sk

Nyandoma

In December Nyandoma generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nyandoma
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-6°C 
61 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-11°C 
54 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
7°C 
-1°C 
785 mm 
207 days 
poor 
Climate in Nyandoma

Plesetsk

In December Plesetsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Plesetsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-6°C 
56 mm 
21 days 
poor 
-4°C 
-11°C 
51 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
7°C 
-1°C 
741 mm 
209 days 
poor 
Climate in Plesetsk

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arkhangelsk Region, in Russia.

Is December the best time to visit Arkhangelsk Region?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Arkhangelsk Region due to the typically poor weather in Arkhangelsk.

On average, the best time to visit Arkhangelsk Region is in July with generally perfect weather in Arkhangelsk. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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