Shakhtersk Weather in December

What's the weather like in Shakhtersk (Sakhalin) in December 2025?

The climate in Shakhtersk during December can be summarized as very cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Shakhtersk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -18°C (1°F) is normal.

Shakhtersk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -9.1°C 15.6°F
Nightly temperature -17.5°C 0.5°F
Average temperature -13.3°C 8.1°F
Daily sunshine 3.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 46 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Shakhtersk with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Shakhtersk

Shakhtersk average temperature in December

December rainfall

Shakhtersk average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Shakhtersk 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 Shakhtersk in December 2025.

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Shakhtersk weather stats

Shakhtersk weather statistics
Hottest month: August 18.9°C 66°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: February 6hrs
Coldest month: January -12.8°C 9°F
Wettest month: September 112mm 4.4ins
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