December weather forecastBodo, Norway

December

Weather in December

December in Bodo, the climate cools to frigid conditions, with average daily highs barely above the freezing point at 0.4°C (32.7°F). Snow becomes a common sight, with the city becoming a snow-covered landscape perfect for winter pursuits. Respite from the cold is taken in warm houses as the city endures the darkest days of the year with only 1.7 daylight hours. Despite the scarcity of natural light, the radiance of the holiday season keeps the city bright. The enchantment of the Northern Lights is a beautiful reminder of nature's grandeur amid the chilly finale of the year.

Temperature

Bodo's December showcases an average high-temperature of a still icy 0.4°C (32.7°F), hardly distinct from November's 3.1°C (37.6°F). Bodo, during December nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a subzero cold -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bodo, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. In Bodo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.1 days and collects up to 790mm (31.1") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Bodo, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 128mm (5.04") of snow is typically accumulated. In Bodo, Norway, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.9 days and aggregates up to 1099mm (43.27") of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 6°C (42.8°F).
Note: Dipping into 6°C (42.8°F) below 10°C (50°F) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 13°C (55.4°F) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

In December, the average length of the day in Bodo, Norway, is 1h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:18 and sunset at 13:24. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:12 and sunset at 12:58 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bodo is 1.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bodo, is 0.4°C (32.7°F), while the average low-temperature is -2.5°C (27.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Bodo, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

In Bodo, Norway, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of snow.

In Bodo, the average seawater temperature in December is 6°C (42.8°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.

In December, the average day length is 1h and 40min.

On the first day of December in Bodo, Norway, sunrise is at 10:18 and sunset at 13:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:12 and sunset at 12:58 CET.

In Bodo, Norway, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.6h.

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Bodo.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bodo is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: 0.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1001.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 22.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (24.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (88mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 128mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (228mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (12°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (5°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 1h and 42min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Bodo, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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