December weather forecastAkraberg, Faroe Islands

December

Weather in December

December ushers in the winter solstice, marking the shortest daylight span of the year at 5.6 hours. Akraberg finds itself once again in the grip of frozen temperatures, strong winds and regular precipitation, with the highest rainfall recorded at 97mm (3.82"). Despite the icy temperatures, the ambiance of Akraberg remains magnetic, donning a white mantle of snow. With the long nights, city lights illuminate the landscape, creating a mesmerizing view. Indeed, winter has its way of imbuing the Faroe Islands with a unique charm.

Temperature

December's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.4°C (45.3°F), slightly varied from November's 8.5°C (47.3°F). Throughout the nights in December, Akraberg notes an average low of 5.3°C (41.5°F), a small dip from the daytime peak.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.9 days and accumulates 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Akraberg, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Akraberg, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 15:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:17 WET.

Sunshine

In Akraberg, the average sunshine in December is 2.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Akraberg are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Akraberg, in December, the average high-temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

In Akraberg, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Akraberg. Rain falls for 23.9 days and accumulates 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

In Akraberg, in December, it is raining for 23.9 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation.

In Akraberg, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 1mm (0.04") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 5h and 34min.

On the first day of December in Akraberg, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 15:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:17 WET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.5°C

7.4°C

7.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

37.7km/h

42.7km/h

43km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.9

3.5

3.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average high temperature in December: 7.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (12°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (7.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (5°C).

Average pressure in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average pressure in December: 1000.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average wind speed in December: 40.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (40.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (23.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and December (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average rainfall in December: 97mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average rainfall days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average daylight in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average sunshine days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in December
Akraberg, Faroe Islands

Average visibility in December: 9km

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