December weather forecastOrtviken, Sweden

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ortviken, Sweden, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.5°C (23.9°F) and max -1.3°C (29.7°F).

Temperature

Ortviken's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a cold 2°C (35.6°F) in November to a freezing cold -1.3°C (29.7°F). December is characterized by a steady nighttime low-temperature of -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Ortviken, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 384mm (15.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 197mm (7.76") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ortviken, there are 70.7 snowfall days, and 908mm (35.75") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ortviken.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 14:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:18 and sunset at 14:29 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ortviken are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ortviken, Sweden, during December are -1.3°C (29.7°F) and -4.5°C (23.9°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In December, in Ortviken, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 197mm (7.76") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 5h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ortviken, Sweden.

In December, the average day length in Ortviken, Sweden, is 5h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:48 and sunset at 14:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:18 and sunset at 14:29 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ortviken is 1.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Ortviken, Sweden, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ortviken is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1005.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 197mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (217mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Ortviken, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).