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Stavern Weather in December

Stavern in December

The short of it: Stavern in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 6 h 13 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 -1° · rain 102 mm · daylight 6 h 13 min

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

December in Stavern brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -1°, with about 102 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 13 min in mid-December, 81 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, Stavern runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Larvik, 6 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Stavern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 34 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 13 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LarvikVestfold6 km N2°-1°102 mm
SandefjordVestfold18 km NE1°-2°84 mm
TjømeVestfold24 km ENE2°-1°72 mm
PorsgrunnTelemark27 km NW1°-2°82 mm
StokkeVestfold29 km NNE1°-2°77 mm
HerreTelemark29 km WNW1°-2°83 mm
MelsomvikVestfold30 km NE1°-2°75 mm
SkienTelemark34 km NW1°-2°77 mm
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The Almanac · Stavern Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
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December
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Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Stavern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°88 mm19 km/h6 h 55 min✦
February2°-2°64 mm18 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
March5°0°61 mm17 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°4°53 mm15 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
May15°9°67 mm16 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦
June19°13°81 mm16 km/h18 h 27 min✦✦✦
July21°15°86 mm15 km/h17 h 47 min✦✦✦
August20°14°113 mm15 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
September16°11°117 mm17 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°6°132 mm18 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November5°2°136 mm18 km/h7 h 34 min✦
December2°-1°102 mm17 km/h6 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stavern in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stavern in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Stavern?

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

How long are the days in Stavern in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Stavern in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Stavern in December?

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

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