December weather forecast
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hattarvík, Faroe Islands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.7°C (44.1°F) and 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Temperature

December's average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F), showing little deviation from November's 7.9°C (46.2°F). Hattarvík experiences a minimal drop from daytime high temperatures, recording an average low-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The least humid month in Hattarvík is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Hattarvík. Rain falls for 23.9 days and accumulates 109mm (4.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hattarvík, Faroe Islands, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.4 snowfall days, and 129mm (5.08") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:22 and sunset at 15:05. On the last day of December, in Hattarvík, sunrise is at 09:51 and sunset at 15:04 WET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hattarvík. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hattarvík?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Hattarvík, is 6.7°C (44.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.7°C (40.5°F).
What is the least humid month in Hattarvík?
With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the least humid month.
What is the average humidity in December in Hattarvík?
In Hattarvík, Faroe Islands, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.
What is the wettest month in Hattarvík?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 23.9 days and typically aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Hattarvík in December?
In Hattarvík, in December, it is raining for 23.9 days, with typically 109mm (4.29") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in Hattarvík in December?
In Hattarvík, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 12mm (0.47") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Hattarvík?
December has the shortest days of the year in Hattarvík, with an average of 5h and 12min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Hattarvík?
The average day length in December in Hattarvík, Faroe Islands, is 5h and 13min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hattarvík?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:22 and sunset at 15:05. On the last day of the month, in Hattarvík, Faroe Islands, sunrise is at 09:51 and sunset at 15:04 WET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Hattarvík?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Hattarvík?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Hattarvík, Faroe Islands, is 1.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hattarvík?
The months with the lowest UV index in Hattarvík are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Hattarvík?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average temperature in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (11.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (4.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average pressure in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average pressure in December: 999.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (999.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average wind speed in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average wind speed in December: 38.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (38.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (20.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average humidity in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall in December: 109mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall days in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (12.7 days).

Average snowfall in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall days in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average sunshine days in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average UV index in December
Hattarvík, 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 - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average cloud cover in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 64).

Average visibility in December - Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
Average visibility in December
Hattarvík, Faroe Islands
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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