December weather forecastHimanka, Finland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Himanka, Finland, with an average temperature ranging between min -3.5°C (25.7°F) and max -0.8°C (30.6°F).

Temperature

As Himanka enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a cold 2.9°C (37.2°F) of November to a subzero cold -0.8°C (30.6°F). In Himanka, December's low temperatures hover around -3.5°C (25.7°F), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Himanka, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, in Himanka, Finland, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Himanka, there are 119.3 rainfall days, and 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Himanka are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 85mm (3.35") of accumulated snow.

Sea temperature

In Himanka, in December, the average water temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F).
Note: While participating in swimming, this is a serious life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, making lucid thinking almost impossible. The use of a specialized swimsuit is crucial to control thermal loss.

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Himanka.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 14:45. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:16 and sunset at 14:41 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Himanka are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Himanka in December has an average high-temperature of -0.8°C (30.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -3.5°C (25.7°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Himanka is 89%.

In Himanka, Finland, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall in Himanka are February and December, with an average 85mm (3.35") of accumulated snow.

In Himanka, Finland, during December, snow falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature in Himanka, Finland, is 2.6°C (36.7°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

With an average of 4h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Himanka.

In Himanka, Finland, the average day length in December is 4h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 14:45. On the last day of the month, in Himanka, Finland, sunrise is at 10:16 and sunset at 14:41 EET.

With an average of 1.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Himanka, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.2h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Himanka, Finland.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Himanka, Finland, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

2.9°C

-0.8°C

-3.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.4km/h

20.1km/h

18.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

8.5

16.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.6

10.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Himanka, Finland

Average high temperature in December: -0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Himanka, Finland

Average pressure in December: 1005.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Himanka, Finland

Average wind speed in December: 19.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Himanka, Finland

Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Himanka, Finland

Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Himanka, Finland

Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Himanka, Finland

Average snowfall in December: 85mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (85mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Himanka, Finland

Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Himanka, Finland

Average sea temperature in December: 2.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (-0.3°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Himanka, Finland

Average daylight in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine in December: 1h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Himanka, Finland

Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Himanka, Finland

Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Himanka, Finland

Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Himanka, Finland

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (8km).