December weather forecast
Flåm, Norway

Entering December, Flåm utilizes its winter gear as the chill becomes more intense. This month witnesses an additional drop in average temperature from -5°C (23°F) to -8°C (17.6°F) and a high of -4°C (24.8°F). The city plunges into a year-long low with just 5.8 hours of daylight and only a single hour of sunshine. The city is well accustomed to the vast amount of 148mm (5.83") rain spanning over 23 days, which now predominantly falls as snow. Against the Arctic cold, the city lights up to celebrate the end of the year, making Flåm a winter wonderland.

Temperature

Flåm records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -4°C (24.8°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's -2°C (28.4°F). The nights of December anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of -8°C (17.6°F).

Rainfall

In Flåm, in December, it is raining for 23 days, with typically 148mm (5.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Flåm, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233 days and collects up to 1310mm (51.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Flåm.
On the first day of December in Flåm, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:27 CET.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Flåm are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 0 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.