December weather forecast
Ørsta, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ørsta, Norway, with an average temperature varying between 0.2°C (32.4°F) and -2.8°C (27°F).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings an average high-temperature of a still icy 0.2°C (32.4°F), barely different from November's 2.9°C (37.2°F). A modest nighttime temperature average of -2.8°C (27°F) characterizes December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ørsta are January through May, October through December. In Ørsta, Norway, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 359mm (14.13") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.3 snowfall days, and 1824mm (71.81") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Ørsta, Norway, the average seawater temperature in December is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:31 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of December, in Ørsta, Norway, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 15:16 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Ørsta, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ørsta in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Ørsta, is 0.2°C (32.4°F), while the average low-temperature is -2.8°C (27°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Ørsta?
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.
What is the rainiest month in Ørsta?
The month with the most rainfall in Ørsta is December, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Ørsta?
In December, in Ørsta, Norway, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout December, 141mm (5.55") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 359mm (14.13") of snow.
What is the water temperature in December in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, in December, the average water temperature is 8°C (46.4°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.
What is the month with the shortest days in Ørsta?
The month with the shortest days in Ørsta, Norway, is December, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, Norway, the average day length in December is 5h and 16min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ørsta?
On the first day of December in Ørsta, Norway, sunrise is at 09:31 and sunset at 15:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:00 and sunset at 15:16 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Ørsta?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Ørsta?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ørsta?
February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ørsta.
What is the UV index reading in December in Ørsta?
In Ørsta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average temperature in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average high temperature in December: 0.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average pressure in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average pressure in December: 1003.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average wind speed in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average humidity in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average rainfall in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average rainfall in December: 141mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (141mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (63mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average rainfall days in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average snowfall in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average snowfall in December: 359mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (410mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average snowfall days in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average sea temperature in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in December: 8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.3°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average sunshine days in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average UV index in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average cloud cover in December
Ørsta, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December - Ørsta, Norway
Average visibility in December
Ørsta, 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).

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