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Sol’-Iletsk Weather in December

Sol’-Iletsk in December

The short of it: Sol’-Iletsk in December averages a high of -7 °C (19 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 7 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -14° · rain 28 mm · daylight 7 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sol’-Iletsk an average December high of -7°, a low of -14° and some 28 mm of rain. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 55 min in mid-December, 54 minutes less than a month before.

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 September.

Against its neighbours, Sol’-Iletsk runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Nizhnepavlovka, 63 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Sol’-Iletsk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 55 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NizhnepavlovkaOrenburg Oblast63 km NNW-7°-14°28 mm
ShyngyrlauWest Kazakhstan64 km W-6°-11°25 mm
OrenburgOrenburg Oblast68 km N-6°-13°30 mm
PrigorodnyyOrenburg Oblast70 km NNE-6°-13°30 mm
NezhinkaOrenburg Oblast72 km NNE-6°-13°30 mm
Podgorodnyaya PokrovkaOrenburg Oblast74 km N-6°-14°29 mm
KrasnokholmOrenburg Oblast76 km NW-7°-13°26 mm
KardailovoOrenburg Oblast86 km WNW-6°-12°25 mm

The Almanac · Sol’-Iletsk Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sol’-Iletsk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-15°25 mm12 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February-7°-16°20 mm15 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March0°-9°23 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April14°2°25 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May23°9°32 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°14°30 mm11 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°16°32 mm10 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August29°15°18 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°7°21 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°1°24 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-6°23 mm12 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
December-7°-14°28 mm10 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sol’-Iletsk in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sol’-Iletsk in December?

Days average -7 °C (19 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Sol’-Iletsk?

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

How long are the days in Sol’-Iletsk in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 33 min.

Does it snow in Sol’-Iletsk in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sol’-Iletsk in December?

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

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