Average weather for St. Petersburg in December
It's warm in December in St. Petersburg with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in St. Petersburg with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 18°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 24°C, with nights around 18°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in St. Petersburg is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
Water temperature
The water temperature at St. Petersburg is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
In December, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
St. Petersburg in December |
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23°C | 9°C | |
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24°C | 12°C | |
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21°C | -5°C | |
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71 mm | 133 mm | |
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5 days | 17 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit St. Petersburg?
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in St. Petersburg. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
The hurricane season in St. Petersburg runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2015, St. Petersburg reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in St. Petersburg
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for St. Petersburg, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in St. Petersburg
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for St. Petersburg, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 5 days of precipitation in St. Petersburg.
Daily UV index in December in St. Petersburg
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in St. Petersburg, 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.
Temperature in December in St. Petersburg over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in St. Petersburg, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in St. Petersburg over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in St. Petersburg, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for St. Petersburg
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Average weather in St. Petersburg by month
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