December weather forecastÄlta, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Älta, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 1.8°C (35.2°F) and min -1.1°C (30°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's 5.5°C (41.9°F) to a still cold 1.8°C (35.2°F). Älta consistently logs a low temperature averaging a freezing cold -1.1°C (30°F) during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Älta are January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Älta, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.1 rainfall days, and 289mm (11.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Älta are January through May, October through December. In Älta, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 63mm (2.48") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 285mm (11.22") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 14:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 14:58 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Älta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Älta in December has an average high-temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -1.1°C (30°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In Älta, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Älta, Sweden, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

In Älta, in December, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 63mm (2.48") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Älta, Sweden, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Älta, Sweden, is 6h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 14:55. On the last day of the month, in Älta, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 14:58 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Älta is December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Älta, Sweden, is 2.6h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Älta, Sweden, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: 1.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3°C).

Average pressure in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1007.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 20.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (35mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 63mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (82mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Älta, Sweden

  • 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Älta, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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