December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the last month of the year, hosts the most severe winter conditions in Barentsburg. With lows plunging to -12.9°C (8.8°F) and highs reaching -7.4°C (18.7°F), it is distinctly the coldest month of the year. Complementing these biting temperatures are the 24 snowfall days, making it the peak of the snowy season. Rainfall days decrease to 2, marking a sharp turn from the summer months. Despite it being the darkest period with no daylight hours, December sees a relative humidity of 77%, maintaining the trend observed throughout the year.

Temperature

The commencement of December brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -7.4°C (18.7°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from November. In Barentsburg, the expected average low-temperature for December is an extreme cold -12.9°C (8.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Barentsburg is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 24 snowfall days.

Daylight

January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Barentsburg.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Barentsburg in December?

In Barentsburg, -7.4°C (18.7°F) is the average high-temperature and -12.9°C (8.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the least humid months in Barentsburg?

January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Barentsburg?

In Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Barentsburg?

The month with the most rainfall in Barentsburg is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Barentsburg in December?

In Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, during December, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Barentsburg?

The months with the most snowfall days in Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, are January and December, with an average of 24 snowfall days.

How many days does it snow in December in Barentsburg?

In Barentsburg, during December, snow falls for 24 days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Barentsburg?

The months with the shortest days in Barentsburg are January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Barentsburg?

In Barentsburg, the average day length in December is 0h and 0min.
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Average temperature in December
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average temperature in December - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average high temperature in December: -7.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall in December: 63mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average snowfall days in December: 24 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).

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Average daylight in December
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average daylight in December - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

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