December weather forecastBolungarvik, Iceland

December

Weather in December

In December, Bolungarvik embraces the full force of winter with the month's lowest temperatures and heavy snowfall. These weather conditions are challenging yet provide a dramatic and beautiful setting for the holiday season. Wind speed further increases, adding to the chilly winter atmosphere. A substantive snow layer of 148mm (5.83") accumulates during this period. Despite the challenging weather conditions, December's charm lies in the festivities set against the hypnotic Northern Lights, making it a truly magical end to the year in Bolungarvik.

Temperature

In December, Bolungarvik's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still wintry 0.2°C (32.4°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. During the nights of December, Bolungarvik records an average temperature of -2.9°C (26.8°F), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

In Bolungarvik, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Bolungarvik, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bolungarvik, there are 169 rainfall days, and 830mm (32.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Bolungarvik, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 148mm (5.83") of snow. In Bolungarvik, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.9 days and aggregates up to 999mm (39.33") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 3h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bolungarvik.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:24 and sunset at 15:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:05 and sunset at 15:07 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Bolungarvik, Iceland, is 0.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Bolungarvik, 0.2°C (32.4°F) is the average high-temperature and -2.9°C (26.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity in Bolungarvik is 84%.

In Bolungarvik, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 92mm (3.62") of accumulated precipitation.

In Bolungarvik, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 148mm (5.83") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Bolungarvik, Iceland, is December, with an average of 3h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Bolungarvik is 3h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Bolungarvik, Iceland, sunrise is at 11:24 and sunset at 15:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:05 and sunset at 15:07 GMT.

In Bolungarvik, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.9h.

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

In Bolungarvik, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

1.6°C

0.2°C

0.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

28.4km/h

32km/h

31.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.3

5.4

4.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average high temperature in December: 0.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (-0.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: -2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-3°C).

Average pressure in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average pressure in December: 999.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average wind speed in December: 29.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, August, September and October (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average rainfall in December: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average snowfall in December: 148mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (203mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average daylight in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 0h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average sunshine days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bolungarvik, Iceland

Average UV index in December: 1

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 1).