December weather forecastRättvik, Sweden

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Rättvik, Sweden, with an average temperature varying between -5.3°C (22.5°F) and -1.8°C (28.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cold 1.8°C (35.2°F) in November to a freezing cold -1.8°C (28.8°F). In the month of December, Rättvik experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of -5.3°C (22.5°F).

Humidity

In Rättvik, Sweden, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Rättvik, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Rättvik, Sweden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 351mm (13.82") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rättvik, Sweden, in December, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 133mm (5.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Rättvik, there are 69.3 snowfall days, and 769mm (30.28") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rättvik is December, with an average of 5h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 14:54. On the last day of December, in Rättvik, sunrise is at 09:10 and sunset at 14:55 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rättvik, Sweden, during December are -1.8°C (28.8°F) and -5.3°C (22.5°F) respectively.

In Rättvik, Sweden, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

In December, in Rättvik, Sweden, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Rättvik, Sweden, during December, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of snow.

With an average of 5h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rättvik.

In December, the average day length is 5h and 45min.

On the first day of December in Rättvik, Sweden, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 14:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:10 and sunset at 14:55 CET.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1007mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 133mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (172mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Rättvik, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5km).