December weather forecast
Hellissandur, Iceland

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hellissandur, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.6°C (34.9°F) and max 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Temperature

Hellissandur's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a still icy 3.8°C (38.8°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 5.2°C (41.4°F). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a still cold 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Hellissandur, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hellissandur, there are 184.8 rainfall days, and 827mm (32.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hellissandur, Iceland, are January through May, September through December. In Hellissandur, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hellissandur, Iceland, there are 46.9 snowfall days, and 421mm (16.57") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hellissandur, with an average of 3h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:05 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:40 and sunset at 15:36 GMT.

Sunshine

In Hellissandur, Iceland, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hellissandur. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hellissandur in December?
During December, Hellissandur experiences an average high-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and a low-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F).
What are the least humid months in Hellissandur?
March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Hellissandur.
What is the average humidity in December in Hellissandur?
In Hellissandur, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.
How many days does it rain in December in Hellissandur?
In Hellissandur, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Hellissandur?
In Hellissandur, Iceland, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 73mm (2.87") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Hellissandur?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 54min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Hellissandur?
The average day length in December in Hellissandur, Iceland, is 3h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hellissandur?
On the first day of December in Hellissandur, sunrise is at 11:05 and sunset at 15:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:40 and sunset at 15:36 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Hellissandur have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Hellissandur is 2.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hellissandur?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hellissandur.
How high is the UV index in December in Hellissandur?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hellissandur, Iceland, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average temperature in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (11.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average pressure in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average pressure in December: 998.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (996.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average wind speed in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in December: 36.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (36.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average humidity in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and December (75%).

Average rainfall in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average rainfall in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in December: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average rainfall days in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average snowfall in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in December: 73mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (99mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average snowfall days in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average sunshine days in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average UV index in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average cloud cover in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in December - Hellissandur, Iceland
Average visibility in December
Hellissandur, Iceland
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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