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Weather in December in Magadan Oblast

Thinking about venturing to Magadan Oblast 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 Magadan Oblast in December?

Magadan Oblast is a region in Russia. December in Magadan Oblast generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -13°C and nighttime temperatures around -18°C in Magadan. In many regions in Russia, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 30 mm in Magadan.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 42 hours of sunlight in Magadan. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Magadan Oblast, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Magadan Oblast's yearly weather, check out our Magadan Oblast climate page.

Where to go in Magadan Oblast in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Magadan Oblast on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Magadan Oblast?

Magadan

In December Magadan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Magadan
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
-7°C 
-12°C 
86 hours 
60 mm 
12 days 
poor 
-13°C 
-18°C 
42 hours 
30 mm 
11 days 
poor 
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-15°C 
-20°C 
77 hours 
25 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Magadan

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Is December the best time to visit Magadan Oblast?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Magadan, December may not be the ideal time to visit Magadan Oblast.

Generally speaking, July provides tolerable weather in Magadan. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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