December weather forecastHoyanger, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hoyanger, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -2°C (28.4°F) and min -6.3°C (20.7°F).

Temperature

At the onset of December, Hoyanger records an average high-temperature of a freezing cold -2°C (28.4°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Hoyanger experiences a steady nighttime temperature of -6.3°C (20.7°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Hoyanger is December, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 701mm (27.6") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.1 snowfall days, and 3204mm (126.14") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Hoyanger, the average seawater temperature in December is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:22 and sunset at 15:27. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:49 and sunset at 15:27 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hoyanger, is -2°C (28.4°F) and the average low-temperature is -6.3°C (20.7°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Hoyanger is 89%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 230mm (9.06") of precipitation.

In Hoyanger, in December, during 15.8 rainfall days, 230mm (9.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 701mm (27.6") of snow is accumulated.

In Hoyanger, the average seawater temperature in December is 8°C (46.4°F). Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.

In Hoyanger, the average day length in December is 5h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:22 and sunset at 15:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:49 and sunset at 15:27 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.7h.

January through 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 is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average wind speed

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12km/h

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Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

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Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

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18.2

19.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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9.5

5.5

7.3

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average high temperature in December: -2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -6.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average pressure in December: 1004.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average rainfall in December: 230mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (230mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (56mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average snowfall in December: 701mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (764mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average snowfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average sea temperature in December: 8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average sunshine days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hoyanger, Norway

Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).