December weather forecastHanden, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Handen, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 1.7°C (35.1°F) and min -1.4°C (29.5°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Handen experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a wintry 5.3°C (41.5°F) in November to a still icy 1.7°C (35.1°F). Handen, during December nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of -1.4°C (29.5°F) from the day's heat.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Handen are January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Handen, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Handen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.9 days and collects up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Handen, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow. Throughout the year, in Handen, there are 36.6 snowfall days, and 62mm (2.44") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Handen, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 14:56. On the last day of December, in Handen, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 14:58 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Handen.

UV index

In Handen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Handen experiences an average high-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and a low-temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Handen are January, February, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Handen, Sweden, is 87%.

In December, in Handen, Sweden, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Handen, Sweden, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 13mm (0.51") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in December in Handen, Sweden, is 6h and 17min.

On the first day of December in Handen, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 14:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 14:58 CET.

With an average of 2.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Handen, Sweden.

In Handen, Sweden, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Handen is 2. 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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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: 1.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Handen, 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
Handen, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 19.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (10mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 18min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (18.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Handen, 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
Handen, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Handen, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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