Weather on December 17 in Riga
Historical weather data for December 17 in Riga, Latvia
Avg High0°C (32°F)
Avg Low-5°C (23°F)
Warmest19726°C
Coldest1978-21°C
Based on 44 years of data from RIGA
About This Date
December 17th in Riga, Latvia typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 0°C and lows near -5°C. Over 44 years of records, the warmest December 17th was in 1972 (6°C average), while the coldest was 1978 (-21°C) — a 47°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 43% of December 17th dates historically, with the wettest December 17th recording 1.43" of rain.
Planning for December 17th in Riga? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3°C (37°F) | 1°C (34°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 5°C (41°F) | 4°C (40°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 6°C (42°F) | -- | 0.2" |
| 2022 | -6°C (21°F) | -16°C (3°F) | -- |
| 2021 | 4°C (40°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -1°C (31°F) | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -4°C (25°F) | -- |
| 2013 | 7°C (44°F) | -- | -- |
| 2011 | 5°C (41°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.23" |
| 2010 | -8°C (17°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -11°C (12°F) | -- | -- |
| 2008 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (29°F) | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -3°C (26°F) | 0.2" |
| 2002 | -9°C (16°F) | -13°C (9°F) | -- |
| 2001 | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.05" |
| 2000 | 3°C (37°F) | -- | 0.13" |
| 1999 | -- | -6°C (21°F) | -- |
| 1998 | 3°C (38°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -- |
| 1997 | -10°C (14°F) | -18°C (0°F) | -- |
| 1996 | 1°C (34°F) | -3°C (26°F) | -- |
| 1995 | 3°C (38°F) | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (33°F) | -- |
| 1992 | -- | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | -1°C (30°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.04" |
| 1989 | 1°C (34°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0.04" |
| 1988 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.07" |
| 1987 | -2°C (29°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -1°C (30°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.26" |
| 1985 | -2°C (28°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -7°C (19°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.05" |
| 1983 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 3°C (38°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -4°C (24°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 1.43" |
| 1980 | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.34" |
| 1979 | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.37" |
| 1978 | -17°C (2°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | 4°C (40°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.06" |
| 1976 | -3°C (26°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.08" |
| 1975 | 4°C (40°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.24" |
| 1974 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.3" |
| 1973 | -4°C (24°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.18" |
| 1972 | 7°C (45°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0.14" |
| 1971 | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0" |