Weather in December
December in
Kópavogur marks the onset of deep winter, with a sea temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F). The daylight hours shrink to almost half of what was observed during the summer months, painting a picture of stark winter landscapes. Despite the frigid sea and shortened days, city dwellers eagerly anticipate the gradual upturn of daylight hours as they step into the new year.
Sea temperature
In Kópavogur, the average seawater temperature in December is 6.7°C (44.1°F).
Note: In 6.7°C (44.1°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:46 and sunset at 15:47. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:18 and sunset at 15:42 GMT.
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