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Ross’ Weather in December

Ross’ in December

The short of it: Ross’ in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 7 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 38 mm · daylight 7 h 32 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & June

Thirty years of records give Ross’ an average December high of 0°, a low of -5° and some 38 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 32 min in mid-December, 59 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Ross’ runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Krasnosel’skiy, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ross’, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 32 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Krasnosel’skiyGrodnenskaya2 km SSE0°-5°38 mm
VaukavyskGrodnenskaya15 km SSE0°-5°38 mm
MostyGrodnenskaya17 km NNE0°-5°39 mm
Vyalikaya ByerastavitsaGrodnenskaya28 km WSW0°-5°39 mm
Zel’vaGrodnenskaya31 km ESE0°-5°41 mm
SvislachGrodnenskaya35 km SW0°-5°39 mm
Skidel’Grodnenskaya36 km NNW0°-4°40 mm
PorazavaGrodnenskaya39 km S0°-5°39 mm

The Almanac · Ross’ Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ross’ by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°34 mm13 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦
February1°-6°34 mm13 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March4°-2°36 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April13°2°36 mm12 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°57 mm11 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°61 mm10 km/h16 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°80 mm10 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦
August23°11°58 mm9 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September18°7°46 mm10 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October12°3°45 mm12 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
November5°0°43 mm14 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°38 mm13 km/h7 h 32 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ross’ in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ross’ in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ross’?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Ross’ in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 32 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 57 min.

Does it snow in Ross’ in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ross’ in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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