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Tofte Weather in December

Tofte in December

The short of it: Tofte in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 6 h 3 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 -3° · rain 73 mm · daylight 6 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tofte an average December high of 2°, a low of -3° and some 73 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 3 min in mid-December, 84 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, Tofte runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Svelvik, 12 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Tofte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 27 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 3 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SvelvikBuskerud12 km NW2°-2°69 mm
VestbyAkershus13 km ENE2°-4°71 mm
MossØstfold13 km SSE2°-3°74 mm
DrøbakAkershus14 km NNE2°-3°66 mm
HortenVestfold15 km SSW2°-2°70 mm
HolmestrandVestfold15 km WSW1°-3°74 mm
SætreAkershus16 km N2°-2°66 mm
GullhaugVestfold18 km WSW1°-3°74 mm

The Almanac · Tofte 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 -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tofte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°62 mm15 km/h6 h 47 min✦✦
February2°-4°46 mm16 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
March5°-2°48 mm14 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°2°46 mm14 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦
May15°7°58 mm14 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
June18°11°79 mm14 km/h18 h 38 min✦✦✦
July21°13°84 mm13 km/h17 h 56 min✦✦✦
August20°12°94 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
September15°9°89 mm15 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
October10°4°104 mm15 km/h10 h 0 min✦
November5°1°100 mm15 km/h7 h 28 min✦
December2°-3°73 mm15 km/h6 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tofte in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tofte in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Tofte?

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

How long are the days in Tofte in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 3 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Tofte in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Tofte in December?

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

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