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Narva Weather in December

Narva in December

The short of it: Narva in December averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 6 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 50 mm · daylight 6 h 6 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & July

December in Narva brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -5°, with about 50 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 6 min in mid-December, 83 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Narva runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Ivangorod, 2 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Narva, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 6 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IvangorodLeningradskaya Oblast'2 km ESE0°-5°50 mm
OlginaIda-Virumaa4 km WNW0°-5°49 mm
Narva-JõesuuIda-Virumaa12 km NW0°-5°47 mm
KingiseppLeningradskaya Oblast'24 km E-1°-5°56 mm
SillamäeIda-Virumaa24 km W0°-5°47 mm
SlantsyLeningradskaya Oblast'29 km SSW-1°-5°48 mm
Ust’-LugaLeningradskaya Oblast'33 km N0°-5°52 mm
VokaIda-Virumaa35 km W0°-5°47 mm

The Almanac · Narva Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Narva by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°40 mm13 km/h6 h 50 min✦✦
February-2°-9°32 mm12 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦
March3°-5°33 mm12 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April10°1°33 mm12 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
May16°6°45 mm11 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°10°71 mm11 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦
July23°13°70 mm12 km/h17 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°77 mm10 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
September16°8°64 mm11 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°71 mm13 km/h10 h 1 min✦
November3°-1°55 mm14 km/h7 h 30 min✦✦
December0°-5°50 mm14 km/h6 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Narva in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Narva in December?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Narva?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and July.

How long are the days in Narva in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 35 min.

Does it snow in Narva in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Narva in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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