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Grøa Weather in December

Grøa in December

The short of it: Grøa in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 4 h 56 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 1° · low -5° · rain 105 mm · daylight 4 h 56 min

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

December in Grøa brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 105 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 4 h 56 min in mid-December, 108 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Grøa runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Sunndalsøra, 9 km to the WNW, is 2° warmer by day.

December in Grøa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 18 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 56 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SunndalsøraMøre og Romsdal9 km WNW3°-3°111 mm
EidsvågMøre og Romsdal37 km WNW4°-1°146 mm
TingvollMøre og Romsdal40 km NW5°1°149 mm
OppdalTrøndelag50 km E-2°-7°47 mm
RindalTrøndelag52 km NNE1°-4°116 mm
ÅndalsnesMøre og Romsdal54 km W4°0°136 mm
HjelsetMøre og Romsdal65 km WNW3°-1°216 mm
DombåsInnlandet67 km SSE-3°-9°35 mm

The Almanac · Grøa 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 -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Grøa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°114 mm15 km/h5 h 53 min✦
February1°-4°91 mm14 km/h8 h 39 min✦
March2°-3°88 mm13 km/h11 h 31 min✦
April7°0°51 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦
May11°3°56 mm12 km/h17 h 50 min✦✦✦
June15°7°85 mm11 km/h20 h 1 min✦✦
July17°9°84 mm10 km/h19 h 2 min✦✦✦
August16°9°92 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
September13°6°94 mm12 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
October8°2°91 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦
November4°-1°87 mm14 km/h6 h 43 min✦
December1°-5°105 mm13 km/h4 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grøa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grøa in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Grøa?

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

How long are the days in Grøa in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 4 h 56 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 20 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Grøa in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Grøa in December?

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

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