December weather forecastSelje, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Selje, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.5°C (41.9°F) and min 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Temperature

Selje, Norway, records an average high-temperature of an icy 5.5°C (41.9°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 7.6°C (45.7°F). In December, Selje's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Humidity

In Selje, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Selje. In Selje, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 40mm (1.57") of snow is typically accumulated. In Selje, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 383mm (15.08") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Selje, in December, the average water temperature is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Staying in 8°C (46.4°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Selje.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:02 and sunset at 15:21 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Selje are January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Selje during December are 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 3.6°C (38.5°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in Selje is 74%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 20.6 days and typically aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.

In Selje, during December, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.

In Selje, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

In Selje, Norway, 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.

With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Selje, Norway.

The average day length in December in Selje, Norway, is 5h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Selje, Norway, sunrise is at 09:33 and sunset at 15:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:02 and sunset at 15:21 CET.

The months with the least sunshine in Selje are January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Selje is 2.3h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Selje.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Selje, Norway, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1003.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 31.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 153mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (47mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (104mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Selje, 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 (5.2°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in December
Selje, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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