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Katariina Weather in December

Katariina in December

The short of it: Katariina in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 5 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 65 mm · daylight 5 h 47 min

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

December in Katariina brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 5 h 47 min in mid-December, 90 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Katariina runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Uittamo, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Katariina, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 47 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UittamoSouthwest Finland1 km WNW1°-3°66 mm
HarittuSouthwest Finland1 km E1°-3°65 mm
LuolavuoriSouthwest Finland2 km N1°-3°66 mm
ItärantaSouthwest Finland3 km NW2°-3°66 mm
VasaramäkiSouthwest Finland3 km NNE1°-4°66 mm
MarttiSouthwest Finland3 km NNW1°-3°66 mm
III kaupunginosaSouthwest Finland3 km NNW1°-3°66 mm
VartiovuoriSouthwest Finland3 km N1°-3°66 mm

The Almanac · Katariina 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 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Katariina by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°49 mm19 km/h6 h 33 min✦
February-1°-7°37 mm18 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
March3°-5°36 mm17 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April9°0°30 mm16 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
May16°5°34 mm16 km/h17 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°52 mm15 km/h18 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°68 mm15 km/h18 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°70 mm15 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September16°8°54 mm17 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October9°4°75 mm18 km/h9 h 56 min✦
November5°0°64 mm19 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦
December2°-3°65 mm20 km/h5 h 47 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katariina in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katariina in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Katariina?

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

How long are the days in Katariina in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 5 h 47 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Katariina in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Katariina in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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