December weather forecastRätan, Sweden

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Rätan, Sweden, with an average temperature ranging between min -9.1°C (15.6°F) and max -4.4°C (24.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a subzero cold -1.2°C (29.8°F) in November to a still freezing cold -4.4°C (24.1°F). December nights in Rätan reveal a minor deviation from daytime highs, with a mean low-temperature of -9.1°C (15.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Rätan is 92%.

Rainfall

In Rätan, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Rätan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110 days and collects up to 502mm (19.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Rätan is December, when snow falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 317mm (12.48") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rätan, Sweden, is December, with an average of 5h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rätan, sunrise is at 09:00 and sunset at 14:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 14:39 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rätan are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rätan, is -4.4°C (24.1°F), while the average low-temperature is -9.1°C (15.6°F).

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

In Rätan, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 317mm (12.48") of snow.

In Rätan, Sweden, in December, snow falls for 19.1 days, with typically accumulated 317mm (12.48") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 12min of daylight.

In Rätan, the average day length in December is 5h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:00 and sunset at 14:41. On the last day of the month, in Rätan, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 14:39 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

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

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

In Rätan, Sweden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1006.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 317mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (317mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rätan, 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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Rätan, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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