December weather forecastFarsund, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Farsund, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.8°C (37°F) and max 5.1°C (41.2°F).

Temperature

Farsund records a slight change with December's average high-temperatures adjusting to a cold 5.1°C (41.2°F) from November's 7.5°C (45.5°F). The temperature during December sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

In Farsund, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Farsund are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 30mm (1.18") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Farsund, there are 19.7 snowfall days, and 156mm (6.14") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Farsund is 7.9°C (46.2°F).
Note: Staying in 7.9°C (46.2°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:54 and sunset at 15:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:18 and sunset at 15:53 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Farsund, is 5.1°C (41.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.8°C (37°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Farsund is 82%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 127mm (5") of precipitation.

In Farsund, in December, during 17.6 rainfall days, 127mm (5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Farsund, Norway, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 30mm (1.18") of snow.

In Farsund, 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.

December has the shortest days of the year in Farsund, Norway, with an average of 6h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Farsund is 6h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:54 and sunset at 15:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:18 and sunset at 15:53 CET.

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Farsund.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Farsund, Norway, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1007.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 28.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (29.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (20.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 127mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12 days).

Average snowfall in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 30mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (43mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 7.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.4°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Farsund, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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