Greenland Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Greenland experiences extremely cold weather conditions. The average temperature for the month is around -4.5 °C (23.9 °F), with highs of -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) and lows of -8.4 °C (16.9 °F). The average feels-like temperature is even colder at -9.9 °C (14.1 °F). Greenland sees moderate levels of humidity in December, with an average of 67%. It has an average daily precipitation of 1.66 mm, with a 51.6% chance of precipitation. Snow is the most common type of precipitation, with an average snowfall of 0.2 cm and a snow depth of 9.55 cm. Winds are strong throughout the month, with an average wind speed of 35.2 km/h (21.9 mph) and gusts reaching 33.8 knots (62.6 km/h or 38.9 mph). The island has a high cloud cover of 67.4%, and the average visibility is 19.8 km (12.3 miles). December is the darkest month in Greenland, with an average of 0 hours of direct sunlight per day. The severe weather index is at its highest level of 10, indicating very high risks and impacts associated with the weather conditions.
What is the temperature in Greenland in December?
Average air temperature in Greenland is -4.5°C (24°F) in December. The outside temperature in Greenland feels like -9.9°C (14.1°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is -2.4°C (27.7°F) and feels like -5.3°C (22.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -8.4°C (16.9°F) which feels like -15.3°C (4.5°F).
How cold is Greenland in December?
The coldest temp in Greenland in December drops to -21.7°C (-7.1°F) during the cold nights. With 35.2km/h (21.9mph) winds and 67% humidity it feels like -30.4°C (-22.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -8.4°C (16.9°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Greenland in December?
Yes, it rains for 5 days in Greenland in December averaging 1.66 mm of precipitation. Greenland has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Greenland throughout December?
Greenland has 1.66 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 5 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Greenland in December?
Yes, it snows in Greenland during December. The average snowfall is 0.2 cm (0.08 inch) per day. And there is 9.55 cm (3.76 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Greenland windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Greenland during December is 35.2km/h (21.9mph) and average windgust is 33.8km/h (21mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 89.3km/h (55.5mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Greenland in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Greenland.
What are the humidity levels in Greenland in December?
The average humidity levels in Greenland in December are 67%. Daily humidity levels in Greenland range from 37% to 94.1% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Greenland in December?
Greenland has 4 hours 21 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Greenland in December is at 11:12:01 and the sunset is at 15:33:10.
What is the cloud coverage in Greenland in December?
Clouds cover 67.4% of the sky on average throughout December in Greenland. The cloud coverage ranges from 8.2% to 99.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the solar radiation in Greenland in December?
The average solar radiation is 2.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Greenland during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0.9 W/m2 to 4.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Greenland?
The average solar energy during December in Greenland is 0.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 0.3 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Greenland in December?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Greenland in December.
What is the air pressure in Greenland in December?
On average the air pressure in Greenland in December is 1004.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 979.6 mb to 1022.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Greenland in December?
The average daylight visibility in Greenland in December is 19.8 km (12.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.5 km (2.8 miles) to 41.8 km (26 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Greenland in December?
The average dew point in Greenland during December is -10°C (14°F).
Where is the data for Greenland climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Greenland in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- NUUK GODTHAAB, GL
- BGGH