The weather in December in Östersund

It's cold in December in Östersund with an average temperature of -1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -3°C to a high of 2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -8°C and -3°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Östersund, Sweden. 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 9°C in 2016, Östersund reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -22°C to a highest value of 5°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 32 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 29 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Östersund

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

December weather comparison

  Östersund New York
Average temperature -1°C 9°C
Max. temperature 2°C 12°C
Min. temperature -8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 32 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 7 days 17 days
Total snowfall 29 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 14 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Östersund with really cold temps, averaging around -0°C during the day and nights dipping to about -4°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around -0°C, with nights around -6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Östersund is around -1°C, while nighttime temps are about -6°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 Östersund, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Östersund

Temperature in December in Östersund over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Östersund, Sweden. 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 Östersund

Total precipitation in December in Östersund over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Östersund

Snowfall in December in Östersund per year

Daily UV index in December in Östersund

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Östersund, 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 Östersund by month

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