December weather forecastGibostad, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Gibostad, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average low of -5°C (23°F) and an average high of -1.7°C (28.9°F).

Temperature

Gibostad, Norway, experiences a transition to a subzero cold -1.7°C (28.9°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of December, not greatly differing from November's 0.6°C (33.1°F). The nights of December are characterized by an average low-temperature of -5°C (23°F), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gibostad, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 94mm (3.7") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gibostad, there are 151.6 rainfall days, and 926mm (36.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, in Gibostad, it is snowing for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 354mm (13.94") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gibostad, Norway, there are 109.7 snowfall days, and 2348mm (92.44") 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 0.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gibostad, Norway.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Gibostad, Norway, vary between a high-temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F) and a low-temperature of -5°C (23°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Gibostad is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Gibostad, Norway, it is snowing for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 354mm (13.94") of snow is accumulated.

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

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

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gibostad, Norway, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Gibostad, Norway, is 0.4h.

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

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

  • Average snowfall in December: 354mm

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
Gibostad, 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
Gibostad, Norway

  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gibostad, 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
Gibostad, 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
Gibostad, 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
Gibostad, 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).