December weather forecast
Lillehammer, Norway

December

Weather in December

December paints Lillehammer in stark winter shades. The season reaches its peak, with average snowfall increasing to 212mm (8.35"). The city's holiday decor adds warmth amidst the chilly weather. Residents brace themselves for the year's coldest days and longest nights. With the city draped under a blanket of snow, December is a shimmering winter wonderland, marking the end of a year, and the anticipation of the new one.

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's -0.9°C (30.4°F) to a still subzero cold -4.8°C (23.4°F). During December, Lillehammer's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still subzero cold -9.5°C (14.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In Lillehammer, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Lillehammer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.3 days and collects up to 535mm (21.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lillehammer, during December, snow falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 212mm (8.35") of snow. In Lillehammer, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.8 days and aggregates up to 1180mm (46.46") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:03 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:31 and sunset at 15:11 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lillehammer?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are -4.8°C (23.4°F) and -9.5°C (14.9°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Lillehammer, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.
How much does it rain in Lillehammer in December?
In Lillehammer, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Lillehammer, in December, during 15.1 snowfall days, 212mm (8.35") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 5h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lillehammer.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Lillehammer, the average day length in December is 5h and 40min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:03 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:31 and sunset at 15:11 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Lillehammer, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lillehammer.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Lillehammer?
In Lillehammer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average temperature in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average high temperature in December: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average pressure in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average pressure in December: 1007.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average wind speed in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average humidity in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average rainfall in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average rainfall days in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average snowfall in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average snowfall in December: 212mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (237mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average snowfall days in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and March (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average sunshine days in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average UV index in December
Lillehammer, 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 January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average cloud cover in December
Lillehammer, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December - Lillehammer, Norway
Average visibility in December
Lillehammer, 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, March and November (6km).

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