December weather forecastBotnhamn, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Botnhamn, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -1.7°C (28.9°F) and -5°C (23°F).

Temperature

December's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a freezing cold -1.7°C (28.9°F) from November's 0.6°C (33.1°F). An average low-temperature of -5°C (23°F) is witnessed throughout the month of December, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In Botnhamn, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Botnhamn, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.6 rainfall days, and 925mm (36.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Botnhamn, Norway, are January through June, September through December. In Botnhamn, Norway, in December, snow falls for 15.9 days, with typically accumulated 353mm (13.9") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 snowfall days, and 2343mm (92.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Botnhamn, is -1.7°C (28.9°F) and the average low-temperature is -5°C (23°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Botnhamn is 83%.

In Botnhamn, Norway, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.

In Botnhamn, Norway, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 353mm (13.9") of snow.

June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Botnhamn.

In December, the average day length in Botnhamn, Norway, is 0h and 0min.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Botnhamn is 0h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Botnhamn, Norway, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1000.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 94mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (99mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (50mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 353mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (485mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h).

Average sunshine days in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in December
Botnhamn, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and May (8km).