December weather forecast
Hammerfest, Norway

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Weather in December

December, the final month of the year, brings the onset of full-blown winter in Hammerfest. Fittingly, this month has the shortest daylight hours, making it the darkest time of the year. Snowfall, recorded at 110mm (4.33"), is balanced from the previous month, thereby maintaining the city's winter facade. The piercing cold and snow-covered cityscape make December a picturesque, albeit chilly, end to the year in Hammerfest.

Temperature

The transition into December in Hammerfest reveals an average high-temperature of a subzero cold -0.4°C (31.3°F), mirroring a close resemblance to November. Night temperatures during December experience a slight downturn, averaging -3.4°C (25.9°F).

Humidity

In Hammerfest, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are September and December Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 33mm (1.3") of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Hammerfest, Norway. In Hammerfest, in December, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 110mm (4.33") of snow. In Hammerfest, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.3 days and aggregates up to 928mm (36.54") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Hammerfest, the average seawater temperature in December is 5.9°C (42.6°F).
Note: Beware when you're in 5.9°C (42.6°F) waters; 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling and anything below 10°C (50°F) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hammerfest, Norway, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hammerfest in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hammerfest, is -0.4°C (31.3°F) and the average low-temperature is -3.4°C (25.9°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Hammerfest?

In Hammerfest, Norway, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Hammerfest?

September and December are months with the least rain in Hammerfest, Norway, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Hammerfest?

In Hammerfest, Norway, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hammerfest?

In Hammerfest, Norway, in December, during 12.7 snowfall days, 110mm (4.33") of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in December in Hammerfest?

In December, the average sea temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F). Swimming in 5.9°C (42.6°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What are the months with the shortest days in Hammerfest?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hammerfest have in December?

The average day length in December in Hammerfest, Norway, is 0h and 0min.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hammerfest?

With an average of 0.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hammerfest.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hammerfest?

In Hammerfest, Norway, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hammerfest?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hammerfest, Norway, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average temperature in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (12.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average pressure in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average pressure in December: 1000.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average wind speed in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average wind speed in December: 24.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average humidity in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and June (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average rainfall in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (47mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and December (33mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average rainfall days in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average snowfall in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average snowfall in December: 110mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (145mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average snowfall days in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average sea temperature in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in December: 5.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (4.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 2min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average sunshine days in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average UV index in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average cloud cover in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 59).

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Average visibility in December
Hammerfest, Norway

Average visibility in December - Hammerfest, Norway
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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Hammerfest, Norway

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