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Pirita Weather in December

Pirita in December

The short of it: Pirita in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 6 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 59 mm · daylight 6 h 5 min

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

December in Pirita brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 59 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 5 min in mid-December, 84 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Pirita runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Lasnamäe, 4 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Pirita, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 5 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LasnamäeHarjumaa4 km SSE1°-3°60 mm
HaabneemeHarjumaa5 km N2°-3°58 mm
KesklinnHarjumaa6 km SW2°-3°59 mm
TallinnHarjumaa6 km SW2°-3°59 mm
RummuHarjumaa8 km NNW2°-3°58 mm
MaarduHarjumaa8 km E1°-3°58 mm
Põhja-TallinnHarjumaa8 km WSW2°-3°58 mm
PeetriHarjumaa8 km S2°-3°60 mm

The Almanac · Pirita 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 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pirita by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°51 mm17 km/h6 h 48 min✦
February-1°-6°39 mm16 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
March3°-4°35 mm15 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April9°1°33 mm14 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
May15°6°32 mm14 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°64 mm14 km/h18 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°66 mm13 km/h17 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°73 mm12 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
September16°9°58 mm14 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°4°75 mm15 km/h10 h 1 min✦
November5°0°64 mm17 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦
December2°-3°59 mm18 km/h6 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pirita in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pirita in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Pirita?

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

How long are the days in Pirita in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 5 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 37 min.

Does it snow in Pirita in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Pirita in December?

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

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