December weather forecast
Kontiolahti, Finland

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kontiolahti, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -2.9°C (26.8°F) and -6.1°C (21°F).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's icy 1.2°C (34.2°F) to a freezing cold -2.9°C (26.8°F). Kontiolahti experiences a steady nighttime temperature of -6.1°C (21°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kontiolahti, Finland, is 93%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.5 rainfall days, and 461mm (18.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Kontiolahti are March and December, with an average 202mm (7.95") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:02 and sunset at 14:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:32 and sunset at 14:34 EET.

Sunshine

With an average of 0.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Kontiolahti, Finland.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kontiolahti?

December temperatures in Kontiolahti vary between a high-temperature of -2.9°C (26.8°F) and a low-temperature of -6.1°C (21°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Kontiolahti?

In Kontiolahti, Finland, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

How much does it rain in Kontiolahti in December?

In Kontiolahti, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Kontiolahti?

The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 202mm (7.95") of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Kontiolahti?

In Kontiolahti, during December, snow falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kontiolahti?

The month with the shortest days in Kontiolahti is December, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kontiolahti have in December?

In Kontiolahti, Finland, the average day length in December is 5h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kontiolahti?

On the first day of December in Kontiolahti, sunrise is at 09:02 and sunset at 14:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:32 and sunset at 14:34 EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kontiolahti?

The month with the least sunshine in Kontiolahti, Finland, is December, with an average of 0.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kontiolahti have in December?

In Kontiolahti, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kontiolahti?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kontiolahti, Finland, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Kontiolahti?

In Kontiolahti, Finland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average temperature in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average high temperature in December: -2.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.4°C).

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Average pressure in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average pressure in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average pressure in December: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average wind speed in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (13.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average humidity in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (96%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average rainfall in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average rainfall days in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average snowfall in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average snowfall in December: 202mm

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (202mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average snowfall days in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average sunshine days in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average UV index in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average cloud cover in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 83

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in December
Kontiolahti, Finland

Average visibility in December - Kontiolahti, Finland
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).

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