December weather forecastHelsingør, Denmark

December

Weather in December

In the final month, December, Helsingør is fully submerged in winter. Temperatures plunge to their lowest with readings between 1.7°C (35.1°F) to 4.3°C (39.7°F). Snow at 37mm (1.46") leads to a white Christmas in Helsingør. The sea temperature dips further to a frosty 4.9°C (40.8°F), marking the peak of winter season. A UV index of 2, the year's lowest, exudes lesser sunlight expanding the evening hours.

Temperature

In Helsingør, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 7.6°C (45.7°F) to a wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F). During December, Helsingør's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still cold 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Helsingør.

Rainfall

In Helsingør, Denmark, during December, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Helsingør, there are 167.1 rainfall days, and 386mm (15.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Helsingør are January through May, November and December. In Helsingør, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of snow. Throughout the year, in Helsingør, there are 29 snowfall days, and 147mm (5.79") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Helsingør, in December, the average water temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F).
Note: In the water-based sport of swimming, this state is life-threatening and exceedingly dangerous. The freezing water causes severe discomfort, leading to rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to avert thermal damage.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Helsingør, Denmark.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 15:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 15:44 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Helsingør, is 4.3°C (39.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 1.7°C (35.1°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Helsingør, Denmark, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Helsingør, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In December, in Helsingør, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Helsingør, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of snow.

In Helsingør, Denmark, in December, the average water temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

December has the shortest days of the year in Helsingør, with an average of 7h and 6min of daylight.

In Helsingør, Denmark, the average day length in December is 7h and 4min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 15:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 15:44 CET.

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Helsingør, Denmark.

The average sunshine duration in December in Helsingør is 2.9h.

In Helsingør, Denmark, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average wind speed in December: 20.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average snowfall in December: 37mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (49mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average sea temperature in December: 4.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (1.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Helsingør, Denmark

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (9km).