Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Weather in December

What's the weather like in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy (Kamtsjatka) in December 2024?

The climate in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy during December can be summarized as cold and damp.

December is in the winter in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.6°C 25.6°F
Nightly temperature -8.1°C 17.5°F
Average temperature -5.8°C 21.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 2.6°C 36.6°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 31kph 19 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy average temperature in December

December rainfall

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy in December 2024.

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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy weather stats

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.1°C 59.2°F
Driest month: June 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 6hrs
Coldest month: January -5.6°C 21.9°F
Wettest month: October 151mm 5.9ins
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