December weather forecastØrnes, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ørnes, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average high of 0.4°C (32.7°F) and an average low of -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December is a still icy 0.4°C (32.7°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. During December, Ørnes's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ørnes, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ørnes, there are 164.1 rainfall days, and 790mm (31.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ørnes, Norway, are January through June, October through December. In Ørnes, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 128mm (5.04") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72.9 snowfall days, and 1099mm (43.27") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Ørnes, in December, the average water temperature is 6.6°C (43.9°F).
Note: Entering waters of 6.6°C (43.9°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December in Ørnes is 2h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 13:37. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:58 and sunset at 13:17 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ørnes is 1.6h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ørnes. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Ørnes vary between a high-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F) and a low-temperature of -2.5°C (27.5°F).

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

In Ørnes, Norway, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ørnes, Norway, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 128mm (5.04") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature in Ørnes, Norway, is 6.6°C (43.9°F). Swimming in 6.6°C (43.9°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 average day length in December is 2h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 13:37. On the last day of the month, in Ørnes, Norway, sunrise is at 10:58 and sunset at 13:17 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.6h.

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ørnes.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ørnes, Norway, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: 0.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1001.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 22.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (24.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (88mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 128mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (228mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 6.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 1h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Ørnes, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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