Kamchatka Region weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Kamchatka Region this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kamchatka Region in December?
Kamchatka Region is a region in Russia. December in Kamchatka Region generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. In December, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -8°C in Yelizovo to -5°C in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -11°C in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy and -16°C in Yelizovo. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Yelizovo with an average of 104 mm to high snowfall in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy with 122 mm. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Kamchatka Region for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kamchatka Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Kamchatka Region?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
In December Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yelizovo
In December Yelizovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Kamchatka Region?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kamchatka Region.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly tolerable weather in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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