December weather forecast
Västerås, Sweden

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Weather in December

In December, Västerås is under the full sway of winter, with temperatures reaching a minimum of -3.1°C (26.4°F). The city is turned into a winter wonderland with significant snowfall covering the cityscape. The shorter daylight hours and freezing temperatures are a reminder of the months to come. This period is marked by festivities, with holiday lights brightening up the city, making December an enchanting month despite the cold weather. Notably, snow continues to be the defining characteristic of Västerås weather, setting the stage for the arrival of the following frosty month of January.

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) to a still icy 0.5°C (32.9°F). A modest dip in temperatures to an average of -3.1°C (26.4°F) is observed throughout Västerås's December nights.

Humidity

In Västerås, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Västerås, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Västerås, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 174mm (6.85") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Västerås are January through May, October through December. In Västerås, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 31mm (1.22") of snow is typically accumulated. In Västerås, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 163mm (6.42") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Västerås.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 14:59. On the last day of December, in Västerås, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 15:01 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Västerås is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Västerås?

In Västerås, 0.5°C (32.9°F) is the average high-temperature and -3.1°C (26.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Västerås?

In Västerås, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in Västerås in December?

In Västerås, Sweden, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Västerås?

In Västerås, Sweden, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Västerås?

The month with the shortest days in Västerås is December, with an average of 6h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Västerås have in December?

The average day length in December in Västerås is 6h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Västerås?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 14:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 15:01 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Västerås?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Västerås, Sweden, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Västerås?

The average sunshine duration in December in Västerås, Sweden, is 2.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Västerås?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Västerås, Sweden, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average temperature in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average high temperature in December: 0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average pressure in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average pressure in December: 1007.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average wind speed in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average humidity in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average rainfall in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (25mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average rainfall days in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average snowfall in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average snowfall in December: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average snowfall days in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average sunshine days in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average UV index in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average cloud cover in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Västerås, Sweden

Average visibility in December - Västerås, Sweden
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).

Västerås, Sweden

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