December weather forecastSteinkjer, Norway

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Steinkjer, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.5°C (23.9°F) and max -1.1°C (30°F).

Temperature

Steinkjer transitions into December recording an average high-temperature of a subzero cold -1.1°C (30°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Steinkjer, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Steinkjer is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Steinkjer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.8 days and collects up to 717mm (28.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Steinkjer, Norway, are January through May, October through December. In Steinkjer, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 218mm (8.58") of snow. Throughout the year, in Steinkjer, there are 75.9 snowfall days, and 1278mm (50.31") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Steinkjer, Norway, the average seawater temperature in December is 7.3°C (45.1°F).
Note: Diving into 7.3°C (45.1°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Steinkjer.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:31 and sunset at 14:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 14:30 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Steinkjer is December, with an average of 1.5h of sunshine.

UV index

February and 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Steinkjer during December are -1.1°C (30°F) and -4.5°C (23.9°F) respectively.

In Steinkjer, Norway, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Steinkjer, Norway, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Steinkjer, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 218mm (8.58") of snow is accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature in Steinkjer, Norway, is 7.3°C (45.1°F). Swimming in 7.3°C (45.1°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, with an average of 4h and 30min of daylight.

In Steinkjer, the average day length in December is 4h and 27min.

On the first day of December in Steinkjer, sunrise is at 09:31 and sunset at 14:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 14:30 CET.

With an average of 1.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Steinkjer, Norway.

In Steinkjer, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Steinkjer, Norway, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

1.6°C

-1.1°C

-2.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.3km/h

11.8km/h

12.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

14.1

12.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

9.4

12.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average high temperature in December: -1.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: -4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average pressure in December: 1003.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average wind speed in December: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average rainfall in December: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (41mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average snowfall in December: 218mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (275mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Steinkjer, Norway

Average sea temperature in December: 7.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 1h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).