December weather forecastSoknedal, Norway

December weather for Soknedal, Norway: The month with the shortest days in Soknedal, Norway, is December, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight. In Soknedal, in December, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 207mm (8.15") of snow.

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Soknedal, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between max -3.8°C (25.2°F) and min -7.9°C (17.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from -0.8°C (30.6°F) in November to a still subzero cold -3.8°C (25.2°F). Soknedal encounters a negligible difference from daytime peaks throughout the December nights, with a low-temperature average of -7.9°C (17.8°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Soknedal, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Soknedal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.8 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Soknedal. In Soknedal, in December, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 207mm (8.15") of snow. In Soknedal, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.8 days and aggregates up to 1449mm (57.05") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Soknedal is December, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:23 and sunset at 14:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 09:53 and sunset at 14:50 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -3.8°C (25.2°F) and a low-temperature of -7.9°C (17.8°F).

In Soknedal, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In December, in Soknedal, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Soknedal, Norway, it is snowing for 15.8 days. Throughout December, 207mm (8.15") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Soknedal, Norway, is December, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.

In Soknedal, the average day length in December is 4h and 58min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:23 and sunset at 14:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:53 and sunset at 14:50 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Soknedal, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.8h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -3.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -7.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average pressure in December: 1004.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average snowfall in December: 207mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (249mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and March (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December
Soknedal, Norway

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (6km).