December weather forecastSandgerði, Iceland
December
Weather in December
December wraps up the year in Sandgerði, Iceland, as the chill deepens and days shorten further. The frigid sea temperatures hit a low of 6.6°C (43.9°F), while daylight dwindles to its annual minimum of 4.4 hours, marking the peak of the Icelandic winter. Despite the frost and near-darkness, the festive season ushers an unparalleled charm into the cityscape, turning the Ice in Iceland into a characteristic spectacle.Sea temperature
In Sandgerði, the average seawater temperature in December is 6.6°C (43.9°F).Note: Navigating the 6.6°C (43.9°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is no joy, and temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:48 and sunset at 15:51. On the last day of December, in Sandgerði, sunrise is at 11:20 and sunset at 15:47 GMT.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
In Sandgerði, Iceland, in December, the average water temperature is 6.6°C (43.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 24min of daylight.
In December, the average day length in Sandgerði is 4h and 26min.
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:48 and sunset at 15:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:20 and sunset at 15:47 GMT.
Average sea temperature in December
Sandgerði, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in December: 6.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.8°C).
Average daylight in December
Sandgerði, Iceland
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).
