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Perm Weather in December

Perm in December

The short of it: Perm in December averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 6 h 29 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 -8° · low -14° · rain 38 mm · daylight 6 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Perm an average December high of -8°, a low of -14° and some 38 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -8°, with nights near -14°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 29 min in mid-December, 76 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Perm runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Kondratovo, 9 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Perm, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 29 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KondratovoPerm Krai9 km WSW-8°-14°38 mm
FrolyPerm Krai10 km S-8°-15°39 mm
FermaPerm Krai13 km SSE-9°-15°38 mm
SokolPerm Krai16 km SW-8°-15°37 mm
LobanovoPerm Krai17 km S-9°-15°38 mm
GamovoPerm Krai18 km SSW-8°-14°37 mm
Novyye LyadyPerm Krai22 km ENE-10°-16°40 mm
KultayevoPerm Krai22 km SW-8°-15°38 mm

The Almanac · Perm 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -8°, with nights near -14°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Perm by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-16°38 mm11 km/h7 h 9 min✦✦
February-8°-15°27 mm12 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦
March0°-8°32 mm11 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦
April9°-1°32 mm10 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
May17°5°53 mm11 km/h16 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°70 mm10 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°70 mm8 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
August20°11°73 mm9 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
September14°6°58 mm9 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
October6°0°60 mm11 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
November-3°-8°46 mm10 km/h7 h 46 min✦
December-8°-14°38 mm11 km/h6 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Perm in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Perm in December?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °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 -8°, with nights near -14°. 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 Perm?

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

How long are the days in Perm in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Perm in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Perm in December?

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

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