Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) and a low of -1.3°C (29.7°F).Humidity
The least humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Höfn, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 141mm (5.55") of accumulated precipitation. In Höfn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.4 days and collects up to 1278mm (50.31") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Höfn, Iceland, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 87mm (3.43") of snow is accumulated. In Höfn, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 530mm (20.87") of snow.Sea temperature
In Höfn, the average seawater temperature in December is 7.2°C (45°F).Note: Swimming in 7.2°C (45°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Höfn is December, with an average of 4h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:21 and sunset at 15:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:54 and sunset at 15:13 GMT.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Höfn?
How cold is it in Höfn in December?
What is the least humid month in Höfn?
What is the average humidity in December in Höfn?
How much does it rain in Höfn in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Höfn?
What is the sea water temperature in December in Höfn?
What is the month with the shortest days in Höfn?
How many hours of daylight does Höfn have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Höfn?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Höfn?
How long on average sun shines in December in Höfn?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Höfn?
How high is the UV index in December in Höfn?
Average temperature in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average high temperature in December: 2.2°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (10.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (2.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (8.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-1.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average pressure in December: 999mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average wind speed in December: 28.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average rainfall in December: 141mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (151mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (47mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average snowfall in December: 87mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (133mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in December: 7.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and March (5.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in December
Höfn, Iceland
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
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