December weather forecast
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

December in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, swings back to the cold side, reverting to conditions similar to those at the start of the year. Cold, however, is the least of the climactic concerns in December; the city records the fewest daylight hours of 4.7h for the year. In contrast with November, both the average high temperature and sea temperature drop further, intensifying the cold weather. As the transition into the new year begins, one can look forward with anticipation to January’s familiar chills and its serene, snowy landscapes.

Temperature

With December's arrival, Vestmannaeyjar notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 3.6°C (38.5°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. Throughout December nights, Vestmannaeyjar records a consistent low-temperature averaging a freezing cold -0.6°C (30.9°F).

Rainfall

In Vestmannaeyjar, during December, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation. In Vestmannaeyjar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190 days and collects up to 1588mm (62.52") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Vestmannaeyjar, the average seawater temperature in December is 7.8°C (46°F).
Note: Taking a dip in 7.8°C (46°F) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 10°C (50°F) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:31 and sunset at 15:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:02 and sunset at 15:46 GMT.