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Tornio Weather in December

Tornio in December

The short of it: Tornio in December averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 3 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -10° · rain 52 mm · daylight 3 h 1 min

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

December in Tornio brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -10°, with about 52 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -3°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 3 h 1 min in mid-December, 159 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Tornio runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Haparanda, 1 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Tornio, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
3 h 1 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HaparandaNorrbotten1 km SSW-3°-10°52 mm
MarielundNorrbotten2 km WNW-3°-10°53 mm
KeminmaaLapland19 km ESE-3°-11°47 mm
LautiosaariLapland20 km ESE-3°-11°47 mm
KemiLapland23 km ESE-3°-10°46 mm
SangisNorrbotten30 km W-3°-10°51 mm
TervolaLapland39 km NE-3°-11°55 mm
RisögrundNorrbotten41 km W-3°-9°50 mm

The Almanac · Tornio 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 -3°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tornio by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°46 mm13 km/h4 h 32 min✦
February-5°-14°40 mm13 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
March-1°-10°37 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April5°-4°34 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
May12°3°43 mm13 km/h19 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June18°9°55 mm13 km/h23 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°60 mm12 km/h20 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August19°10°67 mm12 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September13°5°60 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October6°0°58 mm13 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦
November0°-5°61 mm13 km/h5 h 41 min✦
December-3°-10°52 mm13 km/h3 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tornio in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tornio in December?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -3°, nights near -10°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Tornio?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Tornio in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 3 h 1 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 23 h 43 min.

Does it snow in Tornio in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Tornio in December?

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

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