Finland Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is a winter month in Finland, and the weather is cold throughout the country. The average daily temperature is -3.4°C (25.9°F), with highs of -1.5°C (29.3°F) and lows of -5.3°C (22.5°F). The average feels-like temperature is -7.7°C (18.1°F), with a maximum feels-like temperature of -5.3°C (22.5°F) and a minimum feels-like temperature of -10.3°C (13.4°F). Finland experiences moderate levels of precipitation in December, with an average of 1.76 inches (44.7 mm). There is a high chance of precipitation, with an average precipitation probability of 74.2%. Snow is the most common type of precipitation, with a 25.9% chance of snowfall. On average, there are 11 days with measurable rainfall or snowfall. Winds are strong in December, with an average wind speed of 19.7 km/h (12.2 mph) and gusts reaching 31.5 km/h (19.6 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1004.9 mb (29.67 inHg), and the sky is often cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 85.7%. Daylight hours are limited in December, with an average of 6 hours and 59 minutes of daylight. The sun rises at around 9:16 am and sets at around 3:15 pm. The average visibility is 23.1 km (14.4 miles), and the average UV index is 0, indicating no risk of sunburn.
What is the temperature in Finland in December?
Average air temperature in Finland is -3.4°C (25.9°F) in December. The outside temperature in Finland feels like -7.7°C (18.1°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is -1.5°C (29.3°F) and feels like -5.3°C (22.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -5.3°C (22.5°F) which feels like -10.3°C (13.4°F).
How cold is Finland in December?
The coldest temp in Finland in December drops to -14.3°C (6.3°F) during the cold nights. With 19.7km/h (12.2mph) winds and 87.2% humidity it feels like -21.8°C (-7.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -5.3°C (22.5°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Finland in December?
Yes, it rains for 11 days in Finland in December averaging 1.76 mm of precipitation. Finland has a 74.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Finland throughout December?
Finland has 1.76 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 11 days out of the entire month.
Is Finland windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Finland during December is 19.7km/h (12.2mph) and average windgust is 31.5km/h (19.6mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 35km/h (21.7mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Finland in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Finland.
What are the humidity levels in Finland in December?
The average humidity levels in Finland in December are 87.2%. Daily humidity levels in Finland range from 75.7% to 97.1% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Finland in December?
Finland has 5 hours 58 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Finland in December is at 9:16:25 and the sunset is at 15:15:16.
What is the cloud coverage in Finland in December?
Clouds cover 85.7% of the sky on average throughout December in Finland. The cloud coverage ranges from 8.7% to 99.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the solar radiation in Finland in December?
The average solar radiation is 1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Finland during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0 W/m2 to 4.9 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Finland?
The average solar energy during December in Finland is 0.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 0.4 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Finland in December?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Finland in December.
What is the air pressure in Finland in December?
On average the air pressure in Finland in December is 1004.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 972.6 mb to 1031.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Finland in December?
The average daylight visibility in Finland in December is 23.1 km (14.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.6 km (2.9 miles) to 44.7 km (27.8 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Finland in December?
The average dew point in Finland during December is -5.2°C (22.6°F).
Where is the data for Finland climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Finland in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- PORVOO HARABACKA, FI
- HELSINKI VANTAA, FI
- HELSINKI KAISANIEMI, FI
- NURMIJARVI GEOPHSICAL OBSERVATORY, FI
- ESPOO TAPIOLA, FI
- HELSINKI KUMPULA, FI
- DW2819 Kirkkonummi FI