December weather forecastBalestrand, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Balestrand, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -4.2°C (24.4°F) and an average low of -10°C (14°F).

Temperature

Balestrand's weather in December displays an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -4.2°C (24.4°F), showing minor disparity from November's -1.4°C (29.5°F). Balestrand reports a consistent average low-temperature of -10°C (14°F) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 192mm (7.56") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Balestrand, in December, during 17.1 snowfall days, 501mm (19.72") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.3 snowfall days, and 2424mm (95.43") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 7.9°C (46.2°F) even if it's colder than 10°C (50°F); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 13°C (55.4°F) feels chilly.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:20 and sunset at 15:25. On the last day of December, in Balestrand, sunrise is at 09:48 and sunset at 15:26 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Balestrand is December, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

UV index

February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Balestrand, the average high-temperature is -4.2°C (24.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -10°C (14°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Balestrand are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

In Balestrand, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

The month with the most rainfall in Balestrand, Norway, is December, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of precipitation.

In Balestrand, Norway, in December, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation.

In Balestrand, Norway, in December, during 17.1 snowfall days, 501mm (19.72") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Balestrand, Norway, the average seawater temperature in December is 7.9°C (46.2°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.

With an average of 5h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Balestrand, Norway.

The average day length in December in Balestrand, Norway, is 5h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:20 and sunset at 15:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:48 and sunset at 15:26 CET.

With an average of 1.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.9h.

February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Balestrand, Norway, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

-1.4°C

-4.2°C

-4.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.4km/h

11.5km/h

12km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

7.5

17.1

18.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.4

6.3

7.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average high temperature in December: -4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -10°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average pressure in December: 1006mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average wind speed in December: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average humidity in December: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average rainfall in December: 192mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (192mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (87mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average rainfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average snowfall in December: 501mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (648mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average sea temperature in December: 7.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average daylight in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 1h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average sunshine days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Balestrand, Norway

Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).