December weather forecastPilgrimstad, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pilgrimstad, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -7.5°C (18.5°F) and -3.5°C (25.7°F).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's -0.3°C (31.5°F) to a still subzero cold -3.5°C (25.7°F). Pilgrimstad's nocturnal readings in December exhibit minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, averaging at a still subzero cold -7.5°C (18.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pilgrimstad, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Pilgrimstad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 449mm (17.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 19.7 days and accumulates 303mm (11.93") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pilgrimstad, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pilgrimstad, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 14:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 14:31 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pilgrimstad are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pilgrimstad during December are -3.5°C (25.7°F) and -7.5°C (18.5°F) respectively.

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

In Pilgrimstad, Sweden, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Pilgrimstad is December, when snow falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 303mm (11.93") of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 19.7 days. Throughout December, 303mm (11.93") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 5h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Pilgrimstad, Sweden, the average day length in December is 4h and 58min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 14:33. On the last day of the month, in Pilgrimstad, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 14:31 CET.

With an average of 1.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Pilgrimstad.

The average sunshine duration in December in Pilgrimstad is 1.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Pilgrimstad are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Pilgrimstad, Sweden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: -3.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1006.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and June (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 303mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (303mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pilgrimstad, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Pilgrimstad, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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