December
Weather in December
December sees Ivigtut settling solidly into winter. With temperatures plummeting further to range from -8.9°C (16°F) to -2.8°C (27°F) and 79mm (3.11") of rainfall recorded, it is undoubtedly one of the coldest months of the year. The minimal daylight, approximately 5.6 hours, marks the return of the long Polar nights again. Yet, the city continues to dazzle its inhabitants and visitors alike with its spectacular snowy scenery and twinkling holiday lights.
On the first day of December in Ivigtut, sunrise is at 09:59 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:26 and sunset at 16:05 -02.
Temperature
As Ivigtut welcomes December, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a subzero cold -2.8°C (27°F), showing little deviation from November's 0°C (32°F). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Ivigtut dips to an average of -8.9°C (16°F).Rainfall
In Ivigtut, in December, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Ivigtut aggregates up to 1133mm (44.61") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Ivigtut, Greenland, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Ivigtut, sunrise is at 09:59 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:26 and sunset at 16:05 -02.
Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Ivigtut in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ivigtut, Greenland, during December are -2.8°C (27°F) and -8.9°C (16°F) respectively.
How much does it rain in Ivigtut in December?
During December, Ivigtut regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Ivigtut?
With an average of 5h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ivigtut, Greenland.
What is the average length of the day in December in Ivigtut?
In Ivigtut, the average day length in December is 5h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ivigtut?
On the first day of December in Ivigtut, sunrise is at 09:59 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:26 and sunset at 16:05 -02.
Average temperature in December
Ivigtut, Greenland
- Average high temperature in December: -2.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -8.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11.1°C).
Average rainfall in December
Ivigtut, Greenland
- Average rainfall in December: 78.7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (149.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (63.5mm).
Average daylight in December
Ivigtut, Greenland
- Average daylight in December: 5h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
