Yekaterinburg weather in December
December in Yekaterinburg: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Yekaterinburg · #602 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 25/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yekaterinburg climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -9°C / 16°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 6°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Rainfall | 27 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -16°C / 2°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 39.5 cm / 15.6 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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Yekaterinburg in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Yekaterinburg?
- December in Yekaterinburg: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Yekaterinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (25/100).
- What is the weather like in Yekaterinburg in December?
- In December, Yekaterinburg averages a daily high of -9.1°C and a low of -14.3°C, with about 27.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yekaterinburg in December?
- Yekaterinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
- Does it snow in Yekaterinburg in December?
- Yekaterinburg sees roughly 39.5 cm of snowfall in December.