December weather forecast
Kópasker, Iceland

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kópasker, Iceland, with an average temperature ranging between max 1.5°C (34.7°F) and min -1.4°C (29.5°F).

Temperature

The shift into December records an average high-temperature of a still cold 1.5°C (34.7°F), subtly varied from November's 3.1°C (37.6°F). Kópasker maintains a minor drop in temperature during December nights, with averages of -1.4°C (29.5°F).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months in Kópasker.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kópasker are January through July, September through December. In December, in Kópasker, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 105mm (4.13") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.7 snowfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 2h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kópasker, sunrise is at 11:00 and sunset at 14:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:41 and sunset at 14:36 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kópasker, Iceland, the average sunshine in December is 1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kópasker?

Kópasker in December has an average high-temperature of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and an average low-temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F).

What is the least humid month in Kópasker?

The months with the lowest humidity in Kópasker are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Kópasker?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Kópasker?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Kópasker, Iceland. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kópasker in December?

In Kópasker, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kópasker in December?

In Kópasker, Iceland, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kópasker?

With an average of 2h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kópasker, Iceland.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kópasker?

In December, the average day length is 2h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kópasker?

On the first day of December in Kópasker, Iceland, sunrise is at 11:00 and sunset at 14:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:41 and sunset at 14:36 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kópasker have in December?

In Kópasker, Iceland, the average sunshine duration in December is 1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kópasker?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kópasker, Iceland, are January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Kópasker?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index 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
Kópasker, Iceland

Average temperature in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-1.9°C).

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Average pressure in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average pressure in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average pressure in December: 999.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average wind speed in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in December: 31.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average humidity in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average rainfall in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in December: 77mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average rainfall days in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average snowfall in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in December: 105mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (113mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average snowfall days in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average daylight in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average sunshine days in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kópasker, Iceland

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average cloud cover in December - Kópasker, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).

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Average visibility in December
Kópasker, Iceland

Average visibility in December - Kópasker, 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, November and December (8km).

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