December weather forecastVadso, Norway

December

Weather in December

In the depth of December, winter firmly establishes itself in Vadso with the average high temperature falling to -1.5°C (29.3°F). The city experiences snowfall of 90mm (3.54"), painting the city in shades of shimmering white. The days are mostly overcast and offer the fewest daylight hours of the year, at a mere 0 hours. Despite the freezing temperatures, the city is alive with holiday spirit and celebrates winter festivals with enthusiasm.

Temperature

Vadso's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a subzero cold -1.5°C (29.3°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 0.6°C (33.1°F). Vadso sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of -5°C (23°F) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In Vadso, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Vadso, Norway, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Vadso, Norway, there are 96.7 rainfall days, and 280mm (11.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Vadso, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 90mm (3.54") of snow. Throughout the year, in Vadso, there are 96.9 snowfall days, and 579mm (22.8") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 5°C (41°F).
Note: Swimming in 5°C (41°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Vadso, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from 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

The high-temperature, in December, in Vadso, is -1.5°C (29.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to -5°C (23°F).

In Vadso, Norway, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Vadso, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation.

In Vadso, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 90mm (3.54") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature in Vadso, Norway, is 5°C (41°F). Swimming in 5°C (41°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.

June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Vadso, Norway.

In Vadso, Norway, the average day length in December is 0h and 0min.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Vadso, Norway, with an average of 0.3h of sunshine.

In Vadso, Norway, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Vadso are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Vadso, 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 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

0.6°C

-1.5°C

-3.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

25.8km/h

26.3km/h

25.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

11.8

12.5

13.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.5

13.3

13.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Vadso, Norway

Average high temperature in December: -1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (12.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-3.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: -5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-7.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Vadso, Norway

Average pressure in December: 1002.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Vadso, Norway

Average wind speed in December: 24.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (25.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (15.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Vadso, Norway

Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Vadso, Norway

Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (28mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Vadso, Norway

Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vadso, Norway

Average snowfall in December: 90mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (97mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Vadso, Norway

Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Vadso, Norway

Average sea temperature in December: 5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (3°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 0h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vadso, Norway

Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Vadso, Norway

Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).