December weather forecast
Ukraine

December in Ukraine marks the full onset of winter, bringing with it low temperatures and a significant change in the landscape. Across the country, average temperatures typically range from -6°C (21.2°F) to 2°C (35.6°F). In northern cities like Chernihiv, temperatures can drop to as low as -6°C (21.2°F) and rise to a high of 0°C (32°F). Meanwhile, in southern regions such as Odessa, the mercury varies between -2°C (28.4°F) and 2°C (35.6°F), indicating milder winter conditions compared to the northern areas.

Precipitation in December is primarily in the form of snowfall, with northern and central parts of the country experiencing a significant snow cover. The Carpathian Mountains often encounter heavy snowfall, turning into a winter wonderland. On the other hand, the Crimea Peninsula, owing to its coastal and southern position, experiences less snowfall and milder winter conditions.

Compared to November, December sees a further decrease in temperature and daylight hours, confirming the arrival of winter. The landscapes transform into snowy scenes, with frost often adorning trees and fields. Moving into January, the winter conditions persist, with temperatures often reaching their annual lows. Despite the cold weather, December in Ukraine offers picturesque winter landscapes and is an ideal time for winter sports enthusiasts, particularly in the Carpathian region.

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• Kiev - December »
  The month with the most snowfall in Kiev is December, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 168mm (6.61") of snow. In Kiev, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 168mm (6.61") of snow.
• Kharkiv - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Kharkiv is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight. In Kharkiv, Ukraine, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Odessa - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Odessa is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight. In Odessa during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Donetsk - December »
  In Donetsk, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 42mm (1.65") of snow is typically accumulated. In Donetsk, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of snow.
• Lviv - December »
  In Lviv, Ukraine, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lviv, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 131mm (5.16") of snow.
• Kryvyi Rih - December »
  On the first day of December in Kryvyi Rih sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 15:55. December has the shortest days of the year in Kryvyi Rih with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
• Luhansk - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Luhansk is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight. In Luhansk during December, snow falls for 16 days.
• Vinnytsia - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Vinnytsia is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight. In Vinnytsia, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Kherson - December »
  In Kherson during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In December, in Kherson the rain falls for 10 days.
• Chernihiv - December »
  The month with the least sunshine in Chernihiv is December, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine. In Chernihiv, in December, during 19.7 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Poltava - December »
  In Poltava in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 100mm (3.94") of snow. The month with the shortest days in Poltava is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
• Cherkasy - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Cherkasy with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight. On the first day of December in Cherkasy, Ukraine, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 15:55.