December weather forecast
Alesund, Norway

As the final month of the year, December typifies the harsh but beautiful winter season in Alesund. The temperatures plunge to their lowest, similar to January levels, while daylight is minimal at around 5.2 hours. The city wraps itself in a winter wonderland with snowfall being quite prevalent. Despite the cold, Alesund in December exudes a magical charm, now ready to wrap up the year and welcome a new one.

Temperature

Alesund's average high-temperature in December sits at a still wintry 3°C (37.4°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Alesund experiences a minimal drop from daytime high temperatures, recording an average low-temperature of 0°C (32°F) throughout December.

Rainfall

In Alesund, in December, it is raining for 28 days, with typically 168mm (6.61") of accumulated precipitation. In Alesund, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269 days and collects up to 1482mm (58.35") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Alesund, the average seawater temperature in December is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Beware when you're in 8°C (46.4°F) waters; 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling and anything below 10°C (50°F) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 15:14. On the last day of December, in Alesund, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 15:13 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Alesund. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 0 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.