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Moscow Plunges to -15.7°C: Winter's Deepest Freeze
24 Dec
Summary
- Moscow experienced its coldest night of winter on December 23-24.
- Temperatures at VDNH station dropped to a record -15.7 degrees Celsius.
- The extreme cold is not expected to break historical December records.
The night of December 23 to 24 brought Moscow its coldest temperatures of the current winter season. Thermometers at the VDNH weather station recorded a low of -15.7 degrees Celsius, establishing a new benchmark for the coldest night so far this winter. This significant drop in temperature occurred as predicted, with the coldest period anticipated in the early morning hours before a gradual rise.
This recent cold snap follows another record-setting night, December 22-23, when Moscow experienced its first double-digit frost, reaching -10.7 degrees Celsius. Forecasters indicated that temperatures might climb to around -5 degrees Celsius by Wednesday afternoon. Despite these recent extremes, the current cold is not expected to challenge the all-time record for December.
The historical meteorological data reveals that the coldest December 24 in Moscow occurred in 1892, with temperatures reaching a frigid -37.3 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the warmest December 24 was recorded in 2015, when the mercury rose to a mild 9 degrees Celsius. The current winter's deep freeze, while intense, remains well within the broader historical temperature ranges for the city.
