December weather forecast
Kangaarsuk, Greenland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kangaarsuk, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -13.5°C (7.7°F) and -10.4°C (13.3°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a subzero cold -6.5°C (20.3°F) in November to a frigid cold -10.4°C (13.3°F). Kangaarsuk maintains an average low-temperature of -13.5°C (7.7°F) throughout December's nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Kangaarsuk, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kangaarsuk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48.4 days and collects up to 199mm (7.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kangaarsuk are January through December. In Kangaarsuk, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 124.1 snowfall days, and 848mm (33.39") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

June, July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 0.5h.

UV index

February, April, September 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Kangaarsuk, is -10.4°C (13.3°F) and the average low-temperature is -13.5°C (7.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Kangaarsuk, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In Kangaarsuk, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 99mm (3.9") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Kangaarsuk have in December?
In December, the average day length is 0h and 0min.
How many hours of sunshine does Kangaarsuk have in December?
In Kangaarsuk, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.5h.
When is the lowest UV index in Kangaarsuk?
The months with the lowest UV index are February, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average high temperature in December: -10.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (6.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-17.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (4.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-22.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average pressure in December: 1007.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1005.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average snowfall in December: 99mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (171mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (4mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December
Kangaarsuk, Greenland
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (8km).

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