December weather forecastViitapohja, Finland

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Viitapohja, Finland, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.8°C (23.4°F) and -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from an icy 2.5°C (36.5°F) in November to a freezing cold -1.7°C (28.9°F). Viitapohja's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a still subzero cold -4.8°C (23.4°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 93%.

Rainfall

In Viitapohja, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Viitapohja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 256mm (10.08") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Viitapohja, during December, snow falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of snow. Throughout the year, in Viitapohja, there are 85.3 snowfall days, and 453mm (17.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Viitapohja, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:11 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.6h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Viitapohja, records -1.7°C (28.9°F), while the low-temperature is -4.8°C (23.4°F).

In Viitapohja, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

In Viitapohja, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

In Viitapohja, in December, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 84mm (3.31") of snow.

With an average of 5h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Viitapohja, the average day length in December is 5h and 29min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 15:11 EET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Viitapohja is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average pressure in December: 1007.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average humidity in December: 93%

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

Average rainfall in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average snowfall in December: 84mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (86mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Viitapohja, 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
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).