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Kropyvnytskyi Weather in December

Kropyvnytskyi in December

The short of it: Kropyvnytskyi in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 34 mm · daylight 8 h 19 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Kropyvnytskyi an average December high of 1°, a low of -4° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 19 min in mid-December, 48 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Kropyvnytskyi runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Podilskyi, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Kropyvnytskyi, 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
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 19 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PodilskyiKirovohrad1 km ESE1°-4°34 mm
FortechnyiKirovohrad1 km SW1°-4°34 mm
NoveKirovohrad11 km WNW1°-4°36 mm
AdzhamkaKirovohrad20 km E1°-4°39 mm
SubottsiKirovohrad25 km NE0°-4°41 mm
KompaniyivkaKirovohrad29 km S1°-4°38 mm
RodnykivkaKirovohrad30 km NNW0°-5°38 mm
Velyka VyskaKirovohrad31 km W0°-4°39 mm

The Almanac · Kropyvnytskyi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kropyvnytskyi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°36 mm12 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦
February1°-5°27 mm13 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
March7°-2°31 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April15°4°30 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May22°10°44 mm10 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°14°66 mm10 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
July28°16°55 mm9 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
August28°15°38 mm9 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°10°42 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°4°32 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
November6°0°36 mm12 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦✦
December1°-4°34 mm12 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kropyvnytskyi in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kropyvnytskyi in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Kropyvnytskyi?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Kropyvnytskyi in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 19 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 6 min.

Does it snow in Kropyvnytskyi in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Kropyvnytskyi in December?

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

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