The weather in December in Saltstraumen

It's cold in December in Saltstraumen with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 1°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Saltstraumen. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Saltstraumen, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 10°C in 2016, Saltstraumen reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 126 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Saltstraumen

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Saltstraumen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Saltstraumen New York
Average temperature 3°C 9°C
Max. temperature 5°C 12°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 126 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 15 days 17 days
Total snowfall 22 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 11 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Saltstraumen with really cold temps, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights dipping to about 0°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 4°C, with nights around 0°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Saltstraumen is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Saltstraumen, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Saltstraumen

Temperature in December in Saltstraumen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Saltstraumen, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Saltstraumen

Total precipitation in December in Saltstraumen over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Saltstraumen

Snowfall in December in Saltstraumen per year

Daily UV index in December in Saltstraumen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Saltstraumen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Saltstraumen by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Saltstraumen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.