December weather forecastMolde, Norway

December

Weather in December

December plunges Molde into the heart of the frigid winter. The city shrinks under heavy winter coats, enjoying the snowy bliss with brewing hot chocolate, and snuggling by the fireplace. The city experiences its second-highest snowfall of 149mm (5.87") and a mere 1.5°C (34.7°F) in temperature. As the days shorten with a mere 5.1 hours of daylight, the city gears up for Christmas festivities in a charming snowy backdrop. Essentially, December in Molde rhymes with cozy winter tales, early sunsets, and twirling snowflakes under cloudy skies.

Temperature

December denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still icy 1.5°C (34.7°F) from November's 3.9°C (39°F). Molde logs an average low-temperature of -0.9°C (30.4°F) during the nights of December, subtly lower than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Molde is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Molde are January through May, October through December. In Molde, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 149mm (5.87") of snow is typically accumulated. In Molde, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.5 days and aggregates up to 991mm (39.02") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Molde, with an average of 5h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:07. On the last day of December, in Molde, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 15:05 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Molde, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into 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 most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Molde, is 1.5°C (34.7°F), while the average low-temperature is -0.9°C (30.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Molde, Norway. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.

In Molde, in December, during 16.2 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Molde, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 149mm (5.87") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Molde, with an average of 5h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Molde, Norway, is 5h and 3min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:07. On the last day of the month, in Molde, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 15:05 CET.

With an average of 1.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Molde.

The average sunshine duration in December in Molde, Norway, is 1.8h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Molde, Norway, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

3.9°C

1.5°C

0.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.2km/h

19.6km/h

19.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.1

8.6

11.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Molde, Norway

Average high temperature in December: 1.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (15.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Molde, Norway

Average pressure in December: 1003.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Molde, Norway

Average wind speed in December: 18.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Molde, Norway

Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Molde, Norway

Average rainfall in December: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Molde, Norway

Average rainfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Molde, Norway

Average snowfall in December: 149mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (230mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Molde, Norway

Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Molde, 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 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Molde, Norway

Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.6 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Molde, Norway

Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December
Molde, Norway

Average visibility in December: 9km

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