December weather forecastStavern, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stavern, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 1.2°C (34.2°F) and 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Temperature

The introduction of December sees an average high-temperature of a cold 3.8°C (38.8°F), hardly deviating from November. Stavern reports an average low-temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F) during the subtly cooler December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Stavern, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. In Stavern, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.7 days and collects up to 722mm (28.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stavern are January through May, October through December. In Stavern, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of snow. In Stavern, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.2 days and aggregates up to 305mm (12.01") of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 6.1°C (43°F).
Note: Dipping in 6.1°C (43°F) at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 15:30. On the last day of December, in Stavern, Norway, sunrise is at 09:13 and sunset at 15:32 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Stavern is December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Stavern, in December, the average high-temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Stavern, Norway, is 79%.

In December, in Stavern, Norway, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Stavern, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 41mm (1.61") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Stavern, Norway, the average seawater temperature in December is 6.1°C (43°F). Swimming in 6.1°C (43°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Stavern is 6h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Stavern, Norway, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 15:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:13 and sunset at 15:32 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Stavern, Norway, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Stavern is 2.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Stavern are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Stavern, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

6.6°C

3.8°C

2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

27km/h

27.3km/h

26.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

2.5

4.7

9.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.2

11.8

11.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Stavern, Norway

Average high temperature in December: 3.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (1.5°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Stavern, Norway

Average pressure in December: 1007.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Stavern, Norway

Average wind speed in December: 25.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Stavern, Norway

Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Stavern, Norway

Average rainfall in December: 63mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Stavern, Norway

Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stavern, Norway

Average snowfall in December: 41mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Stavern, Norway

Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Stavern, Norway

Average sea temperature in December: 6.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (2.7°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stavern, Norway

Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Stavern, Norway

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Stavern, Norway

Average cloud cover in December: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Stavern, Norway

Average visibility in December: 9km

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