The weather in December in Tartu

It's cold in December in Tartu with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and 0°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Tartu, Estonia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 12°C in 2015, Tartu reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -20°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -26°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 17 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Tartu

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tartu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Tartu New York
Average temperature 1°C 9°C
Max. temperature 4°C 12°C
Min. temperature -7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 48 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 8 days 17 days
Total snowfall 17 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 10 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Tartu with really cold temps, averaging around -0°C during the day and nights dipping to about -4°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 2°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Tartu is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Tartu, Estonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Tartu

Temperature in December in Tartu over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Tartu, Estonia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Tartu

Total precipitation in December in Tartu over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Tartu

Snowfall in December in Tartu per year

Daily UV index in December in Tartu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Tartu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Tartu by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tartu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.