December weather forecastEspeland, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Espeland, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.4°C (39.9°F) and min 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Temperature

Espeland experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a cold 4.4°C (39.9°F) with the onset of December, maintaining near parity with November's 6.5°C (43.7°F). A modest nighttime temperature average of 2.1°C (35.8°F) characterizes December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Espeland, Norway, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Espeland, in December, during 21.8 rainfall days, 198mm (7.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Espeland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 226.5 days and collects up to 1565mm (61.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Espeland are January through May, October through December. In Espeland, Norway, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of snow. In Espeland, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 473mm (18.62") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:17 and sunset at 15:37. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 15:38 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Espeland are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Espeland in December has an average high-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Espeland is 78%.

In Espeland, Norway, during December, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of precipitation.

In Espeland, Norway, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of snow.

With an average of 5h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Espeland, Norway.

The average day length in December in Espeland is 5h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:17 and sunset at 15:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 15:38 CET.

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December in Espeland is 2.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Espeland, Norway, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Espeland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0°C).

Average pressure in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1005.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (21.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 198mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (201mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (73mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 109mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (127mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Espeland, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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