December weather forecastNurmes, Finland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nurmes, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -8.1°C (17.4°F) and -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's -0.4°C (31.3°F) to a still subzero cold -4.5°C (23.9°F). Nurmes records a slight downturn to an average a still subzero cold -8.1°C (17.4°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 95%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 14:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:46 and sunset at 14:26 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 95%.

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 24.2 days and accumulates 226mm (8.9") of snow.

In Nurmes, during December, snow falls for 24.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 226mm (8.9") of snow.

With an average of 4h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 4h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 14:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:46 and sunset at 14:26 EET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1h.

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

In Nurmes, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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
Nurmes, 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).