December weather forecast
Skálar, Iceland

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December registers at a still icy 1.5°C (34.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Skálar, during December nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a freezing cold -1.4°C (29.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 2h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Skálar.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:54 and sunset at 14:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:35 and sunset at 14:28 GMT.

Sunshine

In Skálar, 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Skálar?
In December, in Skálar, the average high-temperature is 1.5°C (34.7°F), and the average low-temperature is -1.4°C (29.5°F).
What is the least humid month in Skálar?
The months with the lowest humidity in Skálar, Iceland, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
What is the average humidity in December in Skálar?
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.
What is the wettest month in Skálar?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Skálar?
In Skálar, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Skálar?
In Skálar, Iceland, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 105mm (4.13") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Skálar?
December has the shortest days of the year in Skálar, with an average of 2h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Skálar have in December?
In December, the average day length in Skálar is 2h and 52min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Skálar?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:54 and sunset at 14:42. On the last day of the month, in Skálar, sunrise is at 11:35 and sunset at 14:28 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Skálar have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Skálar, Iceland, is 1h.
When is the lowest UV index in Skálar?
January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Skálar, Iceland.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Skálar?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Skálar is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Skálar, 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).

Average pressure in December
Skálar, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Skálar, 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).

Average humidity in December
Skálar, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Skálar, 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).

Average rainfall days in December
Skálar, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Skálar, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in December: 105mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Skálar, 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).

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

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
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).

Average sunshine days in December
Skálar, 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).

Average UV index in December
Skálar, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Skálar, 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).

Average visibility in December
Skálar, 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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