December weather forecastØystese, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Øystese, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.5°C (23.9°F) and max -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into December shows a subtle variation to a subzero cold -0.9°C (30.4°F) from November's 1.8°C (35.2°F) in the average high-temperature. Night temperatures during December in Øystese experience a slight downturn, averaging a still freezing cold -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months with snowfall. In Øystese, Norway, in December, during 22.2 snowfall days, 1235mm (48.62") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.8 snowfall days, and 6228mm (245.2") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Øystese is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Dipping in 8°C (46.4°F) at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Øystese, Norway, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:41 and sunset at 15:35 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Øystese in December has an average high-temperature of -0.9°C (30.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -4.5°C (23.9°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Øystese, Norway, is 88%.

The month with the most rainfall in Øystese, Norway, is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.

In Øystese, Norway, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 283mm (11.14") of accumulated precipitation.

In Øystese, Norway, in December, during 22.2 snowfall days, 1235mm (48.62") of snow is typically accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature is 8°C (46.4°F). Swimming in 8°C (46.4°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.

December has the shortest days of the year in Øystese, Norway, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 5h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:34. On the last day of the month, in Øystese, sunrise is at 09:41 and sunset at 15:35 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

In Øystese, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Øystese are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Øystese, Norway, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: -0.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1006.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 283mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (283mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (95mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 1235mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1273mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (22.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and May (11.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in December
Øystese, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).