December weather forecastMidsund, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Midsund, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.4°C (38.1°F) and an average high of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a wintry 5.4°C (41.7°F), nearly identical to November's 7.2°C (45°F). Midsund's nights in December maintain a consistent average of 3.4°C (38.1°F), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Humidity

In Midsund, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 143mm (5.63") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Midsund, Norway, are January through May, October through December. In Midsund, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 64mm (2.52") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Midsund, there are 36.2 snowfall days, and 498mm (19.61") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Midsund is 8.1°C (46.6°F).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 8.1°C (46.6°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Midsund, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 15:08 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Midsund during December is 5.4°C (41.7°F) and the low-temperature is 3.4°C (38.1°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Midsund is 71%.

The month with the most rainfall in Midsund, Norway, is December, when the rain falls for 20.6 days and typically aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation.

In Midsund, in December, during 20.6 rainfall days, 143mm (5.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Midsund, Norway, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 64mm (2.52") of snow.

In Midsund, Norway, the average seawater temperature in December is 8.1°C (46.6°F). Swimming in 8.1°C (46.6°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 in Midsund is December, with an average of 5h and 6min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December in Midsund, Norway, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 15:08 CET.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. 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
Midsund, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1002.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 28.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (16.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 143mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (143mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (53mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (15.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 64mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (127mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 8.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.6°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and November (10.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Midsund, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Midsund, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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