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Esse Weather in December

Esse in December

The short of it: Esse in December averages a high of -1 °C (29 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 4 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -6° · rain 44 mm · daylight 4 h 29 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & June

Thirty years of records give Esse an average December high of -1°, a low of -6° and some 44 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about -1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 4 h 29 min in mid-December, 118 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Esse runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ytteresse, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Esse, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 29 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YtteresseOstrobothnia4 km NW-1°-6°44 mm
KållbyOstrobothnia9 km WNW-1°-6°44 mm
PurmoOstrobothnia9 km SSW-1°-6°44 mm
EdsevöOstrobothnia11 km WNW-1°-6°44 mm
LepplaxOstrobothnia12 km NW-1°-6°44 mm
KronobyOstrobothnia15 km N-1°-6°46 mm
SandsundOstrobothnia17 km WNW-1°-5°43 mm
PedersöreOstrobothnia20 km WNW-1°-5°43 mm

The Almanac · Esse Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about -1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Esse by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-9°36 mm14 km/h5 h 32 min✦✦
February-4°-11°27 mm14 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
March0°-8°27 mm14 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
April6°-2°28 mm13 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
May12°3°40 mm13 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June17°8°53 mm13 km/h20 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July20°12°71 mm12 km/h19 h 28 min✦✦✦
August19°11°66 mm12 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
September14°7°49 mm13 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
October7°2°54 mm14 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
November2°-2°50 mm15 km/h6 h 27 min✦✦
December-1°-6°44 mm14 km/h4 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Esse in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Esse in December?

Days average -1 °C (29 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Esse?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Esse in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 4 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 20 h 37 min.

Does it snow in Esse in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Esse in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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