December weather forecast
Tau, Norway

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Weather in December

In December, Tau is once again wrapped in the comforting embrace of winter. The weather circles back to where it started, with the average low temperature dropping to -0.3°C (31.5°F) and a rise in snowfall to 102mm (4.02"). The shorter daylight hours cast a dreamy glow over the snowy landscapes. Despite the cold temperatures, the festive spirit is high. The twinkling holiday lights reflect off the pristine snow cover, offering a magical end to the year.

Temperature

The transition into December in Tau marks the average high-temperature at a still icy 2.5°C (36.5°F), differing minimally from November's 5.2°C (41.4°F). During December, Tau's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a freezing cold -0.3°C (31.5°F).

Humidity

In Tau, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Tau. Rain falls for 19.1 days and accumulates 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Tau, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of snow. Throughout the year, in Tau, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 577mm (22.72") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 8.3°C (46.9°F).
Note: If planning to swim in 8.3°C (46.9°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 15:46. On the last day of December, in Tau, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 15:48 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tau are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tau in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Tau, is 2.5°C (36.5°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Tau?

In December, the average relative humidity in Tau is 83%.

What is the rainiest month in Tau?

The month with the most rainfall in Tau is December, when the rain falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Tau in December?

In Tau, Norway, during December, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Tau?

In Tau, Norway, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of snow.

How cold is the water in December in Tau?

In Tau, Norway, the average seawater temperature in December is 8.3°C (46.9°F). Swimming in 8.3°C (46.9°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.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tau?

With an average of 6h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Tau have in December?

In Tau, the average day length in December is 6h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tau?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 15:46. On the last day of the month, in Tau, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 15:48 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tau?

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tau?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Tau?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Tau?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tau, Norway, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Tau, Norway

Average temperature in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average high temperature in December: 2.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (1.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Tau, Norway

Average pressure in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average pressure in December: 1006.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Tau, Norway

Average wind speed in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (11.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Tau, Norway

Average humidity in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tau, Norway

Average rainfall in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average rainfall in December: 161mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (161mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (54mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Tau, Norway

Average rainfall days in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tau, Norway

Average snowfall in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average snowfall in December: 102mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (189mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Tau, Norway

Average snowfall days in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Tau, Norway

Average sea temperature in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in December: 8.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.7°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 2min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tau, Norway

Average sunshine days in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tau, Norway

Average UV index in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tau, Norway

Average cloud cover in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).

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Average visibility in December
Tau, Norway

Average visibility in December - Tau, Norway
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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