December weather forecastSauda, Norway

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sauda, Norway, with an average temperature fluctuating between -5.3°C (22.5°F) and -1.3°C (29.7°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Sauda's weather records an average high-temperature of a freezing cold -1.3°C (29.7°F), marking little difference from November's 1.5°C (34.7°F). Sauda, in December, registers a nighttime average temperature of -5.3°C (22.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Sauda is December, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sauda, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 194mm (7.64") of snow. In Sauda, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.1 days and aggregates up to 1102mm (43.39") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Sauda, in December, the average water temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F).
Note: Caution: 8.1°C (46.6°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:07 and sunset at 15:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:41 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sauda. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Sauda, records -1.3°C (29.7°F), while the low-temperature is -5.3°C (22.5°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Sauda are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

The average relative humidity in December in Sauda, Norway, is 90%.

The month with the most rainfall in Sauda, Norway, is December, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of precipitation.

In Sauda, during December, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of precipitation.

In Sauda, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 194mm (7.64") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature in Sauda, Norway, is 8.1°C (46.6°F). Swimming in 8.1°C (46.6°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

December has the shortest days of the year in Sauda, Norway, with an average of 6h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Sauda is 6h and 8min.

On the first day of December in Sauda, Norway, sunrise is at 09:07 and sunset at 15:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:41 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Sauda, Norway, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

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

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

In Sauda, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1006.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 230mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (230mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and June (80mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 21 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 194mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (292mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in December: 8.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and December (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Sauda, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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