December weather forecastPuottaure, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Puottaure, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -10.3°C (13.5°F) and -5.5°C (22.1°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a subzero cold -2.4°C (27.7°F) in November to a still freezing cold -5.5°C (22.1°F). December's average low-temperature in Puottaure is an extreme cold -10.3°C (13.5°F), reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak temperatures.

Humidity

In Puottaure, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

Rainfall

In Puottaure, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 377mm (14.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 221mm (8.7") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 3h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Puottaure, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 13:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 13:12 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Puottaure. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Puottaure, is -5.5°C (22.1°F), while the average low-temperature is -10.3°C (13.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Puottaure is 93%.

In Puottaure, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.9 days and accumulates 221mm (8.7") of snow.

In Puottaure, Sweden, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 221mm (8.7") of snow.

With an average of 3h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Puottaure, Sweden.

In Puottaure, the average day length in December is 3h and 1min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 13:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:11 and sunset at 13:12 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Puottaure, Sweden, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

In Puottaure, Sweden, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Puottaure, Sweden, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Puottaure, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: -5.5°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 (-7.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -10.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1005mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 221mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Puottaure, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).