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Vimpeli Weather in December

Vimpeli in December

The short of it: Vimpeli in December averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 4 h 42 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 -2° · low -7° · rain 42 mm · daylight 4 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vimpeli an average December high of -2°, a low of -7° and some 42 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about -2°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 4 h 42 min in mid-December, 113 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, Vimpeli runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Lappajärvi, 10 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Vimpeli, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 42 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LappajärviSouth Ostrobothnia10 km WNW-1°-7°41 mm
ÄlajärviSouth Ostrobothnia18 km S-2°-7°42 mm
AlajärviSouth Ostrobothnia18 km S-2°-7°42 mm
EvijärviSouth Ostrobothnia28 km NW-2°-7°43 mm
PerhoCentral Ostrobothnia31 km ENE-2°-8°47 mm
VeteliCentral Ostrobothnia35 km N-2°-7°45 mm
KortesjärviSouth Ostrobothnia36 km WNW-1°-7°42 mm
HalsuaCentral Ostrobothnia38 km NNE-2°-8°46 mm

The Almanac · Vimpeli 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 -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vimpeli by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-10°35 mm9 km/h5 h 42 min✦✦
February-4°-11°27 mm9 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
March1°-8°28 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
April7°-2°28 mm10 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
May14°3°40 mm10 km/h17 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June19°8°64 mm10 km/h20 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July21°11°76 mm9 km/h19 h 15 min✦✦✦
August19°9°69 mm8 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
September14°5°52 mm9 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
October7°1°55 mm9 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
November2°-3°47 mm10 km/h6 h 35 min✦✦
December-2°-7°42 mm9 km/h4 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vimpeli in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vimpeli in December?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -2°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Vimpeli?

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

How long are the days in Vimpeli in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 4 h 42 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 20 h 19 min.

Does it snow in Vimpeli in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vimpeli in December?

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

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