December weather forecastOrkanger, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orkanger, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.4°C (31.3°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Orkanger reports an average high-temperature of a still wintry 2.3°C (36.1°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Orkanger, in the month of December, notes an average low temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Orkanger, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of snow. In Orkanger, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.7 days and aggregates up to 871mm (34.29") of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).
Note: In 7.7°C (45.9°F), even brief exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) feels biting, and anything less than 10°C (50°F) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:29 and sunset at 14:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 14:47 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Orkanger is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Orkanger, in December, the average high-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.4°C (31.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Orkanger is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall in Orkanger is December, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Orkanger, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 153mm (6.02") of snow.

In Orkanger, Norway, in December, the average water temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 4h and 48min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:29 and sunset at 14:50. On the last day of the month, in Orkanger, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 14:47 CET.

With an average of 1.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Orkanger, Norway.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Orkanger, Norway, is 1.6h.

In Orkanger, Norway, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1002.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 22km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (23km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 108mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (108mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (52mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 153mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (199mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 7.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.2°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December
Orkanger, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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