Sweden Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Sweden has very cold weather with an average temperature of -1.9°C (28.6°F). The daily highs reach 0.0°C (32°F), while overnight lows can drop down to -4.1°C (24.6°F) or even lower. The country experiences high humidity levels of around 90.9%. There is a high chance of precipitation, with an average of 1.26 inches (32 mm) and a 77.4% chance of rainy or snowy days. Snow is the most common type of precipitation, with an average of 0.48 inches (12.2 mm) and a snow depth of 10.33 inches (26.2 cm). Sweden has strong winds, with an average speed of 18.9 km/h (11.7 mph) and gusts up to 29.4 km/h (18.3 mph). The sky is often cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 83.6%, but visibility is good at 8.4 miles (13.5 km). The UV index is very low at 0.2, indicating almost no risk of harm from the sun.
What is the temperature in Sweden in December?
Average air temperature in Sweden is -1.9°C (28.6°F) in December. The outside temperature in Sweden feels like -5.5°C (22.1°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 0°C (32.1°F) and feels like -2.9°C (26.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -4.1°C (24.6°F) which feels like -8.2°C (17.2°F).
How cold is Sweden in December?
The coldest temp in Sweden in December drops to -16.2°C (2.8°F) during the cold nights. With 18.9km/h (11.7mph) winds and 90.9% humidity it feels like -16.6°C (2.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -4.1°C (24.6°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Sweden in December?
Yes, it rains for 16 days in Sweden in December averaging 1.26 mm of precipitation. Sweden has a 77.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Sweden throughout December?
Sweden has 1.26 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 16 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Sweden in December?
Yes, it snows in Sweden during December. The average snowfall is 0.48 cm (0.19 inch) per day. And there is 10.33 cm (4.07 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Sweden windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Sweden during December is 18.9km/h (11.7mph) and average windgust is 29.4km/h (18.3mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 31.7km/h (19.7mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Sweden in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Sweden.
What are the humidity levels in Sweden in December?
The average humidity levels in Sweden in December are 90.9%. Daily humidity levels in Sweden range from 79.5% to 97.1% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Sweden in December?
Sweden has 6 hours 14 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Sweden in December is at 8:36:19 and the sunset is at 14:50:20.
What is the cloud coverage in Sweden in December?
Clouds cover 83.6% of the sky on average throughout December in Sweden. The cloud coverage ranges from 10.1% to 99.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Sweden?
The average UV index in Sweden is 0.2 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 1.
What is the solar radiation in Sweden in December?
The average solar radiation is 4.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Sweden during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 1 W/m2 to 9.9 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Sweden?
The average solar energy during December in Sweden is 0.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 0.9 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Sweden in December?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Sweden in December.
What is the air pressure in Sweden in December?
On average the air pressure in Sweden in December is 1004.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 967.7 mb to 1024.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Sweden in December?
The average daylight visibility in Sweden in December is 8.4 km (5.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.2 km (2.6 miles) to 10.1 km (6.3 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Sweden in December?
The average dew point in Sweden during December is -3.2°C (26.2°F).
Where is the data for Sweden climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Sweden in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- UPPSALA, SW
- ARLANDA, SW
- BROMMA, SW
- STOCKHOLM OBSERVATORIET, SW
- BERGA, SW
- SVANBERGA, SW
- LANDSORT, SW
- CW8398 Stockholm SE
- EW4931 Tyreso SE
- ESSA
- ESSB