December weather forecastMoskenes, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moskenes, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.5°C (40.1°F) and min 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

The transition into December marks the average high-temperature at an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F), differing minimally from November's 6.2°C (43.2°F). In Moskenes, December's low temperatures hover around 2.3°C (36.1°F), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Moskenes, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Moskenes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158 days and collects up to 477mm (18.78") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Moskenes. In Moskenes, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 50mm (1.97") of snow. In Moskenes, Norway, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 450mm (17.72") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Moskenes, the average seawater temperature in December is 6.8°C (44.2°F).
Note: Staying in 6.8°C (44.2°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December is 0h and 32min.

Sunshine

With an average of 0.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Moskenes, is 4.5°C (40.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Moskenes is 71%.

In Moskenes, in December, during 14.1 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Moskenes, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 50mm (1.97") of snow.

In Moskenes, Norway, in December, the average water temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F). Swimming in 6.8°C (44.2°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.

In December, the average day length in Moskenes, Norway, is 0h and 32min.

With an average of 0.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Moskenes.

The average sunshine duration in December in Moskenes is 0.5h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1000.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 31.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and December (31.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

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

Average rainfall in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (125mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 6.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 30min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is March (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Moskenes, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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