December weather forecastHanestad, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hanestad, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between min -9.7°C (14.5°F) and max -4.9°C (23.2°F).

Temperature

In Hanestad, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's freezing cold -1.3°C (29.7°F) to a still subzero cold -4.9°C (23.2°F). Nighttime temperature sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of -9.7°C (14.5°F) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Hanestad, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. In Hanestad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 491mm (19.33") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Hanestad, it is snowing for 17 days. Throughout December, 250mm (9.84") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hanestad, there are 93.6 snowfall days, and 1221mm (48.07") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hanestad is December, with an average of 5h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hanestad, sunrise is at 09:09 and sunset at 15:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:37 and sunset at 15:01 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hanestad, Norway, are February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -4.9°C (23.2°F) and -9.7°C (14.5°F) respectively.

In Hanestad, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Hanestad, in December, snow falls for 17 days, with typically accumulated 250mm (9.84") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Hanestad, with an average of 5h and 24min of daylight.

In Hanestad, Norway, the average day length in December is 5h and 25min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:09 and sunset at 15:02. On the last day of the month, in Hanestad, sunrise is at 09:37 and sunset at 15:01 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Hanestad, Norway, is December, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

In Hanestad, Norway, the average sunshine duration in December is 2h.

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 Hanestad is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1007.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 250mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (253mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and 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
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December
Hanestad, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).