Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F), closely related to the 7.9°C (46.2°F) observed in November. Hósvík documents an average low-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F) for the nights of December.Humidity
December is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
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.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hósvík are January through May, October through December. In Hósvík, Faroe Islands, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Hósvík, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.4 days and aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:23 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:52 and sunset at 15:09 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, Faroe Islands
- Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).
- 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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
Hósvík, 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).
