December weather forecast
Posio, Finland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Posio, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -9.5°C (14.9°F) and -5.6°C (21.9°F).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Posio records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from -1.7°C (28.9°F) in November to a still subzero cold -5.6°C (21.9°F). Posio sustains an average of approximately a still subzero cold -9.5°C (14.9°F) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Posio, the average relative humidity in December is 96%.

Rainfall

In Posio, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Posio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 485mm (19.09") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 24.5 days and accumulates 283mm (11.14") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:57 and sunset at 13:55. On the last day of December, in Posio, sunrise is at 10:38 and sunset at 13:42 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Posio?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Posio, is -5.6°C (21.9°F), while the average low-temperature is -9.5°C (14.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Posio?
The average relative humidity in December in Posio, Finland, is 96%.
How many days does it rain in December in Posio?
In Posio, Finland, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the snowiest month in Posio?
The month with the most snowfall in Posio is December, when snow falls for 24.5 days and typically aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of snow.
How much does it snow in Posio in December?
In December, it is snowing for 24.5 days. Throughout December, 283mm (11.14") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Posio?
The month with the shortest days in Posio is December, with an average of 3h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Posio have in December?
In December, the average day length in Posio, Finland, is 3h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Posio?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:57 and sunset at 13:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:38 and sunset at 13:42 EET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Posio?
With an average of 0.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How long on average sun shines in December in Posio?
In Posio, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Posio?
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Posio?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Posio is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Posio, Finland
Average temperature in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average high temperature in December: -5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Posio, Finland
Average pressure in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average pressure in December: 1006.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Posio, Finland
Average wind speed in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Posio, Finland
Average humidity in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average humidity in December: 96%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in December - Posio, Finland
Average rainfall in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Posio, Finland
Average rainfall days in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Posio, Finland
Average snowfall in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average snowfall in December: 283mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (283mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Posio, Finland
Average snowfall days in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Posio, Finland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Posio, Finland
Average sunshine days in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Posio, Finland
Average UV index in December
Posio, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Posio, Finland
Average cloud cover in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 84

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in December - Posio, Finland
Average visibility in December
Posio, Finland
  • Average visibility in December: 5km

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

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