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Sande Weather in December

Sande in December

The short of it: Sande in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 327 mm (12.9 in) of rain and about 5 h 28 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 2° · low 0° · rain 327 mm · daylight 5 h 28 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sande an average December high of 2°, a low of 0° and some 327 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 327 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 5 h 28 min in mid-December, 96 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, Sande runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Førde, 14 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Sande, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 34 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
2°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 28 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FørdeVestland14 km NNE2°0°312 mm
HøyangerVestland19 km SE0°-3°317 mm
NaustdalVestland21 km NNW3°0°314 mm
DaleVestland22 km WNW3°0°385 mm
BalestrandVestland42 km ESE1°-2°221 mm
FlorøVestland51 km NW5°2°298 mm
VikVestland51 km SE1°-2°196 mm
SandaneVestland54 km NNE3°-2°209 mm

The Almanac · Sande 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 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 327 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sande by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°0°319 mm18 km/h6 h 18 min✦
February2°-1°278 mm16 km/h8 h 51 min✦
March4°0°237 mm15 km/h11 h 33 min✦
April9°3°144 mm15 km/h14 h 36 min✦
May13°7°134 mm14 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦
June16°10°147 mm14 km/h19 h 21 min✦✦
July18°12°154 mm12 km/h18 h 31 min✦✦✦
August17°12°197 mm12 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
September14°9°297 mm15 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
October9°6°284 mm16 km/h9 h 51 min✦
November5°3°293 mm16 km/h7 h 4 min✦
December2°0°327 mm16 km/h5 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sande in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sande in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 327 mm (12.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 327 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Sande?

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

How long are the days in Sande in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 5 h 28 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 19 h 21 min.

Does it snow in Sande in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sande in December?

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

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