December weather forecast
Karesuando, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December sees Karesuando fully immersed in winter with temperatures continuing to fall. The city sees a daytime average of minus 6.5°C (43.7°F), making it one of the coldest months of the year. The dwindling daylight hours combined with frequent snowfall reinforce December’s cold weather identity. Despite the relentless cold, the charm of the winter season is uniquely tangible during this month. December firmly establishes Karesuando's reputation as a winter city, bringing the year to a frosty close.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Karesuando, Sweden, brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -6.5°C (20.3°F), subtly diverging from November's -3.9°C (25°F). During the nights in December, Karesuando observes an average low-temperature of -12.2°C (10°F).

Humidity

In Karesuando, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In December, in Karesuando, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.3 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Karesuando are January through June, September through December. The month with the most snowfall in Karesuando is December, when snow falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of snow.

Daylight

In Karesuando, the average length of the day in December is 0h and 12min.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Karesuando are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Karesuando in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Karesuando, records -6.5°C (20.3°F), while the low-temperature is -12.2°C (10°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Karesuando?
The average relative humidity in December in Karesuando is 92%.
How many days does it rain in December in Karesuando?
In Karesuando, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Karesuando?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of snow.
How many days does it snow in December in Karesuando?
In Karesuando, Sweden, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 120mm (4.72") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Karesuando have in December?
In Karesuando, Sweden, the average day length in December is 0h and 12min.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Karesuando?
With an average of 0.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How long on average sun shines in December in Karesuando?
The average sunshine duration in December in Karesuando, Sweden, is 0.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Karesuando?
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Karesuando, Sweden.
How high is the UV index in December in Karesuando?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Karesuando, Sweden, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average temperature in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average high temperature in December: -6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average pressure in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average pressure in December: 1003.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average wind speed in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average wind speed in December: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average humidity in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average rainfall in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average rainfall days in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average snowfall in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average snowfall in December: 120mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (120mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average snowfall days in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 1min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average sunshine days in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average UV index in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average cloud cover in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in December - Karesuando, Sweden
Average visibility in December
Karesuando, Sweden
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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