December weather forecastGöta, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Göta, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 2.4°C (36.3°F) and -1°C (30.2°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a still icy 2.4°C (36.3°F) from a cold 5.6°C (42.1°F). Göta indicates a consistently low-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Göta, in December, during 14.2 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Göta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.9 days and collects up to 589mm (23.19") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Göta are January through May, October through December. In Göta, Sweden, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 70mm (2.76") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.2 snowfall days, and 379mm (14.92") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Göta, Sweden, with an average of 6h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 15:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:57 and sunset at 15:31 CET.

Sunshine

In Göta, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Göta are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Göta experiences an average high-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F) and a low-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Göta is 88%.

In Göta, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.

In Göta, Sweden, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 70mm (2.76") of snow.

With an average of 6h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Göta.

The average day length in December in Göta, Sweden, is 6h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 15:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:57 and sunset at 15:31 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Göta, Sweden.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Göta is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1008.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and November (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 70mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (105mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Göta, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).