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Pļaviņas Weather in December

Pļaviņas in December

The short of it: Pļaviņas in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 6 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -4° · rain 47 mm · daylight 6 h 50 min

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

December in Pļaviņas brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -4°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 50 min in mid-December, 70 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 July and May.

Against its neighbours, Pļaviņas runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Krustpils, 15 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Pļaviņas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 50 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KrustpilsJēkabpils Municipality15 km SE-1°-4°46 mm
JēkabpilsJēkabpils Municipality15 km SSE-1°-4°46 mm
KokneseAizkraukle Municipality18 km WNW-1°-4°46 mm
AizkraukleAizkraukle Municipality29 km W-1°-4°47 mm
ĒrgļiMadonas novads32 km N-1°-5°49 mm
ViesīteJēkabpils Municipality32 km SSW-1°-4°45 mm
SkrīveriAizkraukle Municipality37 km W-1°-4°47 mm
JaunjelgavaAizkraukle Municipality39 km W-1°-4°46 mm

The Almanac · Pļaviņas 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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Highs fall 6° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pļaviņas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°43 mm12 km/h7 h 26 min✦✦
February-1°-7°36 mm12 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
March4°-4°40 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April12°2°38 mm11 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°53 mm11 km/h16 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°74 mm10 km/h17 h 44 min✦✦✦
July24°13°68 mm9 km/h17 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August22°12°84 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
September17°8°59 mm10 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°65 mm11 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
November5°1°56 mm12 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦
December-1°-4°47 mm13 km/h6 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pļaviņas in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pļaviņas in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Pļaviņas?

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

How long are the days in Pļaviņas in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 50 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 44 min.

Does it snow in Pļaviņas in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Pļaviņas in December?

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

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