December weather forecast
Petäjävesi, Finland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Petäjävesi, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -5.9°C (21.4°F) and max -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Temperature

In Petäjävesi, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's icy 1.5°C (34.7°F) to a subzero cold -2.6°C (27.3°F). Petäjävesi's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at -5.9°C (21.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Petäjävesi is 94%.

Rainfall

In Petäjävesi, Finland, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 403mm (15.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 185mm (7.28") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Petäjävesi.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 15:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:45 and sunset at 14:59 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Petäjävesi, records -2.6°C (27.3°F), while the low-temperature is -5.9°C (21.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Petäjävesi, the average relative humidity in December is 94%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of snow.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Petäjävesi, in December, during 19.3 snowfall days, 185mm (7.28") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 5h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 5h and 15min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:15 and sunset at 15:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:45 and sunset at 14:59 EET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0.8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 0.8h.
What is the month with 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 intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average temperature in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average high temperature in December: -2.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average pressure in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average pressure in December: 1007.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average wind speed in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average humidity in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average rainfall in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average rainfall days in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average snowfall in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average snowfall in December: 185mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (185mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average snowfall days in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average sunshine days in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average UV index in December
Petäjävesi, 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 - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average cloud cover in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December - Petäjävesi, Finland
Average visibility in December
Petäjävesi, Finland
  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).

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