December weather forecast
Skaftafell, Iceland

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Weather in December

December is the peak of winter in Skaftafell with the lowest temperatures of the year, with the lowest average hovering around -3.6°C (25.5°F) and the highest peaking at 0.6°C (33.1°F). The amount of snowfall increases, recording a notable 123mm (4.84"), making this one of the coldest and snowiest months of the year. With the shortest daylight hours, December is a month for cozy indoor activities and winter celebrations.

Temperature

December is Skaftafell's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 0.6°C (33.1°F) and lows of -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Skaftafell are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Skaftafell, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 123mm (4.84") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 893mm (35.16") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:25 and sunset at 15:28. On the last day of December, in Skaftafell, sunrise is at 10:57 and sunset at 15:24 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Skaftafell is 3.1h.

UV index

In Skaftafell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Skaftafell?

December is the coldest month in Skaftafell, exhibiting average temperatures of 0.6°C (33.1°F) at the peak and -3.6°C (25.5°F) at the base.

How cold is December in Skaftafell?

During December, Skaftafell experiences an average high-temperature of 0.6°C (33.1°F) and a low-temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F).

What are the least humid months in Skaftafell?

The months with the lowest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Skaftafell?

The average relative humidity in December in Skaftafell is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Skaftafell?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Skaftafell in December?

In Skaftafell, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 135mm (5.31") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Skaftafell in December?

In Skaftafell, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Skaftafell?

The month with the shortest days in Skaftafell is December, with an average of 4h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Skaftafell is 4h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Skaftafell?

On the first day of December in Skaftafell, Iceland, sunrise is at 10:25 and sunset at 15:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:57 and sunset at 15:24 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Skaftafell?

In Skaftafell, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Skaftafell?

In Skaftafell, Iceland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average temperature in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in December: 0.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-3.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average pressure in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average pressure in December: 998.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average wind speed in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in December: 22.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average humidity in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average rainfall in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in December: 135mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (135mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (46mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average rainfall days in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average snowfall in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in December: 123mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (209mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average snowfall days in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 2min

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).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average sunshine days in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average UV index in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average cloud cover in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 54).

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Average visibility in December
Skaftafell, Iceland

Average visibility in December - Skaftafell, Iceland
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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