Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Weather in December

What's the weather like in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Sakhalin) in December 2024?

The climate in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -5.8°C 21.7°F
Nightly temperature -12.5°C 9.6°F
Average temperature -9.1°C 15.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 3.3°C 38°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk average temperature in December

December rainfall

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in December 2024.

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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk weather stats

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk weather statistics
Hottest month: August 19°C 66.2°F
Driest month: February 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: February 5.7hrs
Coldest month: January -10.6°C 12.9°F
Wettest month: August 117mm 4.6ins
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