The weather in December in Ukraine
It's cold in December in Ukraine with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 1°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 Ukraine. 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 13°C in 2019, Ukraine reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 8°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 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 Ukraine
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ukraine. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Ukraine | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 3°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 5°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | -4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 54 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 17 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 8 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Ukraine with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 3°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 Ukraine is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°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 2 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 Ukraine. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Ukraine
Temperature in December in Ukraine over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Ukraine. 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 Ukraine
Total precipitation in December in Ukraine over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Ukraine
Snowfall in December in Ukraine per year
Daily UV index in December in Ukraine
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ukraine, 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 Ukraine by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ukraine. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.