Murmansk weather in December
December in Murmansk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Murmansk · #583 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Murmansk climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -6°C / 21°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 0 h/day | |
| Daylight | 0 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 33.2 cm / 13.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Murmansk in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Murmansk?
- December in Murmansk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Murmansk on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Murmansk in December?
- In December, Murmansk averages a daily high of -6.2°C and a low of -10.9°C, with about 24.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Murmansk in December?
- Murmansk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
- Does it snow in Murmansk in December?
- Murmansk sees roughly 33.2 cm of snowfall in December.