December weather forecast
Hopen, Norway

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hopen, Norway, with an average temperature varying between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Hopen's nighttime temperatures in December display a slight drop from daytime highs, averaging to a still cold 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Humidity

In Hopen, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Hopen is December, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hopen, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 45mm (1.77") of snow is typically accumulated. In Hopen, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.4 days and aggregates up to 274mm (10.79") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Hopen, the average seawater temperature in December is 7.9°C (46.2°F).
Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 7.9°C (46.2°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:38 and sunset at 14:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 and sunset at 14:52 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hopen.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hopen are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hopen during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hopen during December are 5.8°C (42.4°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Hopen?

The average relative humidity in December in Hopen is 72%.

What is the rainiest month in Hopen?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Hopen, Norway. Rain falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hopen in December?

In Hopen, Norway, in December, it is raining for 20.5 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hopen in December?

In Hopen, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Hopen?

In Hopen, in December, the average water temperature 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.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hopen?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hopen, Norway, with an average of 4h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hopen?

The average day length in December in Hopen, Norway, is 4h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hopen?

On the first day of December in Hopen, sunrise is at 09:38 and sunset at 14:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:09 and sunset at 14:52 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hopen?

With an average of 1.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hopen, Norway.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hopen?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hopen is 1.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hopen?

The months with the lowest UV index in Hopen, Norway, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hopen?

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

Average temperature in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Hopen, Norway

Average pressure in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average pressure in December: 1002mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hopen, Norway

Average wind speed in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average wind speed in December: 31.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hopen, Norway

Average humidity in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hopen, Norway

Average rainfall in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average rainfall in December: 98mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (42mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hopen, Norway

Average rainfall days in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopen, Norway

Average snowfall in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average snowfall in December: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (67mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hopen, Norway

Average snowfall days in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Hopen, Norway

Average sea temperature in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in December: 7.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hopen, Norway

Average sunshine days in December - Hopen, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopen, Norway

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hopen, Norway

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Hopen, Norway

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

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

Hopen, Norway

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