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Urzhum Weather in December

Urzhum in December

The short of it: Urzhum in December averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 6 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -12° · rain 35 mm · daylight 6 h 43 min

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

December in Urzhum brings afternoons near -7° and nights around -12°, with about 35 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -7°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 43 min in mid-December, 73 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Urzhum runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Arkul’, 19 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Urzhum, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 43 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Arkul’Kirov Oblast19 km N-6°-12°34 mm
MedvedokKirov Oblast31 km N-6°-12°34 mm
Mari-TurekMariy-El Republic43 km SSW-7°-12°33 mm
YeleyevoMariy-El Republic45 km SW-6°-12°32 mm
NolinskKirov Oblast50 km N-7°-13°35 mm
NemaKirov Oblast53 km NE-7°-13°36 mm
SernurMariy-El Republic55 km WSW-6°-12°30 mm
Paran’gaMariy-El Republic58 km SW-6°-12°32 mm

The Almanac · Urzhum Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -7°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Urzhum by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-14°35 mm14 km/h7 h 20 min✦✦
February-7°-14°27 mm13 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
March0°-8°32 mm15 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦
April10°0°31 mm14 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
May19°7°38 mm13 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°56 mm12 km/h17 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°66 mm10 km/h17 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August22°12°59 mm10 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
September16°6°49 mm11 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
October7°1°50 mm13 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
November-1°-6°37 mm13 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦
December-7°-12°35 mm14 km/h6 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Urzhum in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Urzhum in December?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about -7°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Urzhum?

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

How long are the days in Urzhum in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 43 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Urzhum in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Urzhum in December?

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

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