Iceland Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Iceland has an average temperature of -1.0°C (30.2°F), with highs of 1.2°C (34.2°F) and lows of -3.3°C (26.1°F). The average feels-like temperature is -4.7°C (23.5°F). The average humidity is 77.7%, and there is an average precipitation of 2.17 mm (0.09 inches) with a 93.5% chance of precipitation over 17.1 days. Iceland has an average wind speed of 25.1 km/h (15.6 mph) and an average cloud cover of 66.2%. The most common weather condition is rain, and the most common precipitation type is snow. There are 22 rainy days on average in December. The average sunrise is at 11:12 am, and the average sunset is at 3:34 pm. Iceland does not have a UV index in December, and there is no recorded severe weather risk.
What is the temperature in Iceland in December?
Average air temperature in Iceland is -1°C (30.1°F) in December. The outside temperature in Iceland feels like -4.7°C (23.5°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 1.2°C (34.1°F) and feels like -1.7°C (28.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -3.3°C (26°F) which feels like -7.6°C (18.4°F).
How cold is Iceland in December?
The coldest temp in Iceland in December drops to -10.3°C (13.5°F) during the cold nights. With 25.1km/h (15.6mph) winds and 77.7% humidity it feels like -16.1°C (3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -3.3°C (26°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Iceland in December?
Yes, it rains for 22 days in Iceland in December averaging 2.17 mm of precipitation. Iceland has a 93.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Iceland throughout December?
Iceland has 2.17 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 22 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Iceland in December?
Yes, it snows in Iceland during December. The average snowfall is 0.1 cm (0.04 inch) per day. And there is 0.01 cm (0 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Iceland windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Iceland during December is 25.1km/h (15.6mph) and average windgust is 39.1km/h (24.3mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 64.7km/h (40.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Iceland in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Iceland.
What are the humidity levels in Iceland in December?
The average humidity levels in Iceland in December are 77.7%. Daily humidity levels in Iceland range from 52.5% to 97.5% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Iceland in December?
Iceland has 4 hours 22 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Iceland in December is at 11:12:14 and the sunset is at 15:34:31.
What is the cloud coverage in Iceland in December?
Clouds cover 66.2% of the sky on average throughout December in Iceland. The cloud coverage ranges from 5.5% to 92.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the solar radiation in Iceland in December?
The average solar radiation is 0.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Iceland during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0 W/m2 to 0.8 W/m2.
Are there severe weather risks in Iceland in December?
Yes, there is a % risk for severe weather in Iceland in December.
What is the air pressure in Iceland in December?
On average the air pressure in Iceland in December is 1003 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 973.6 mb to 1026.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Iceland in December?
The average daylight visibility in Iceland in December is 15.5 km (9.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.2 km (5.7 miles) to 22 km (13.7 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Iceland in December?
The average dew point in Iceland during December is -4.6°C (23.6°F).
Where is the data for Iceland climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Iceland in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- KEFLAVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- STRAUMSVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- BIKF
- BIRK
- DW2431 Kopavogur IS