December
Weather in December
Temperature
A subtle shift in Qaanaaq's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frigid cold -12.9°C to a polar cold -17.8°C. Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a dangerously cold -25°C.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
In Qaanaaq, in December, during 2 rainfall days, 8mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Qaanaaq, during the entire year, the rain falls for 31 days and collects up to 124mm of precipitation.Sea temperature
January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of -2°C, are months with the coldest seawater.Note: In the case of swimming, this is seriously cold, dangerous, and can result in death. Without the safeguard of insulated waterproof attire, hypothermia manifests rapidly.
Daylight
The months with the shortest days in Qaanaaq are January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Qaanaaq. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 0 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in December
Qaanaaq, Greenland
- Average high temperature in December: -17.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (7.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-20.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -25°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (2.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-28.4°C).
Average humidity in December
Qaanaaq, Greenland
- Average humidity in December: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Qaanaaq, Greenland
- Average rainfall in December: 8mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (4mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Qaanaaq, Greenland
- Average rainfall days in December: 2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July, August and September (4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (1 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Qaanaaq, Greenland
- Average sea temperature in December: -2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April and December (-2°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Qaanaaq, Greenland
- Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 0h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).
Average UV index in December
Qaanaaq, Greenland
- Average UV index in December: 0
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 0).
