December weather forecast
Parikkala, Finland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Parikkala, Finland, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.8°C (23.4°F) and max -2°C (28.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a cold 2.2°C (36°F) in November to a subzero cold -2°C (28.4°F). In Parikkala, December is characterized by an average low-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

In Parikkala, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.3 rainfall days, and 399mm (15.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Parikkala, during December, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 150mm (5.91") of snow. In Parikkala, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.8 days and aggregates up to 843mm (33.19") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 14:50. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:19 and sunset at 14:50 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 0.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Parikkala, is -2°C (28.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to -4.8°C (23.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Parikkala?
In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Parikkala, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In Parikkala, in December, snow falls for 16.3 days, with typically accumulated 150mm (5.91") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Parikkala have in December?
In December, the average day length is 5h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset at 14:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:19 and sunset at 14:50 EET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Parikkala?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 0.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Parikkala have in December?
In Parikkala, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.7h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average temperature in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average high temperature in December: -2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average pressure in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average pressure in December: 1008.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average wind speed in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average humidity in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average rainfall in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average rainfall days in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average snowfall in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average snowfall in December: 150mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (164mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average snowfall days in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average sunshine days in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average UV index in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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 - Parikkala, Finland
Average cloud cover in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 83

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December - Parikkala, Finland
Average visibility in December
Parikkala, Finland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).

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