December weather forecastMätäsvaara, Finland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mätäsvaara, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -4.5°C (23.9°F) and an average low of -8.1°C (17.4°F).

Temperature

Mätäsvaara's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a subzero cold -0.4°C (31.3°F) in November to a still freezing cold -4.5°C (23.9°F). Mätäsvaara's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a still subzero cold -8.1°C (17.4°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 95%.

Rainfall

In Mätäsvaara, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mätäsvaara, Finland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.2 days and collects up to 444mm (17.48") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Mätäsvaara. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 24.2 days and accumulates 226mm (8.9") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:11 and sunset at 14:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 14:26 EET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mätäsvaara, is -4.5°C (23.9°F) and the average low-temperature is -8.1°C (17.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 95%.

In Mätäsvaara, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 24.2 days and typically aggregates up to 226mm (8.9") of snow.

In Mätäsvaara, in December, snow falls for 24.2 days, with typically accumulated 226mm (8.9") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 4h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:11 and sunset at 14:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 14:26 EET.

With an average of 1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 1h.

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

In Mätäsvaara, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.1°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 (-12.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average pressure in December: 1008mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average snowfall in December: 226mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (226mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (24.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and August (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 86

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Mätäsvaara, Finland

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).