December weather forecastHolmen, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holmen, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -5.6°C (21.9°F) and -2.1°C (28.2°F).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from an icy 2.2°C (36°F) in November to a freezing cold -2.1°C (28.2°F). Holmen records a slight downturn in temperature to an average of -5.6°C (21.9°F) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Holmen, Norway, is 89%.

Rainfall

In Holmen, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Holmen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 654mm (25.75") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Holmen are January through May, October through December. In Holmen, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 199mm (7.83") of snow. In Holmen, Norway, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.2 days and aggregates up to 1230mm (48.43") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 15:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:18 and sunset at 15:23 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Holmen are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Holmen experiences an average high-temperature of -2.1°C (28.2°F) and a low-temperature of -5.6°C (21.9°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Holmen, Norway, is 89%.

In Holmen, Norway, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

In Holmen, Norway, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 199mm (7.83") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 6h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Holmen, Norway.

In Holmen, the average day length in December is 6h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 15:21. On the last day of the month, in Holmen, Norway, sunrise is at 09:18 and sunset at 15:23 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Holmen is December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

In Holmen, Norway, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Holmen.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -2.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1008mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (79mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 199mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (238mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Holmen, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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