December weather forecastSmögen, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smögen, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average low of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

Smögen starts December with an average high-temperature of an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F), a minor shift from November's 7.3°C (45.1°F). In Smögen, the month of December brings a consistent average low-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Smögen, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 551mm (21.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Smögen, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.7 snowfall days, and 98mm (3.86") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Smögen, the average seawater temperature in December is 6.2°C (43.2°F).
Note: In 6.2°C (43.2°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 15:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:03 and sunset at 15:33 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Smögen.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Smögen, is 4.5°C (40.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.3°C (36.1°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Smögen, Sweden, in December, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

In Smögen, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow.

In Smögen, in December, the average water temperature is 6.2°C (43.2°F). Swimming in 6.2°C (43.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 30min of daylight.

In Smögen, the average day length in December is 6h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 15:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:03 and sunset at 15:33 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

7.3°C

4.5°C

2.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

27.5km/h

29.3km/h

28km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.7

3.5

5.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

62%

61%

Average visibility

9km

Average temperature in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (1.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average pressure in December: 1008.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average wind speed in December: 27.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (72mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average sea temperature in December: 6.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (2.8°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 6h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are November and December (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Smögen, Sweden

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).