December weather forecastKuortane, Finland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kuortane, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -5.2°C (22.6°F) and -2°C (28.4°F).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a cold 2°C (35.6°F) in November to a freezing cold -2°C (28.4°F). Throughout December, a modest shift from daytime highs is anticipated, with an average low-temperature of -5.2°C (22.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.7 rainfall days, and 432mm (17.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 145mm (5.71") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:28 and sunset at 15:01. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:58 and sunset at 14:59 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kuortane, Finland, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Kuortane, is -2°C (28.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to -5.2°C (22.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 145mm (5.71") of snow.

In Kuortane, in December, during 16.3 snowfall days, 145mm (5.71") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 5h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 5h and 1min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:28 and sunset at 15:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:58 and sunset at 14:59 EET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.1h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average high temperature in December: -2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average pressure in December: 1006mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (94%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average snowfall in December: 145mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (145mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.3 days

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

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Kuortane, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Kuortane, Finland

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).