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Ulsteinvik Weather in December

Ulsteinvik in December

The short of it: Ulsteinvik in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain and about 5 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 215 mm · daylight 5 h 3 min

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

December in Ulsteinvik brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 215 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 215 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 5 h 3 min in mid-December, 105 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Ulsteinvik runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Hareid, 10 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ulsteinvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
2° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 3 min
Average wind
27 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HareidMøre og Romsdal10 km ENE4°0°207 mm
SkarbøvikMøre og Romsdal19 km NE6°2°167 mm
LarsnesMøre og Romsdal21 km SW6°1°222 mm
ÅlesundMøre og Romsdal21 km NE6°2°180 mm
ØrstaMøre og Romsdal22 km SE3°-1°229 mm
NordstrandaMøre og Romsdal24 km NE6°2°156 mm
VoldaMøre og Romsdal25 km SSE4°0°236 mm
RoaldMøre og Romsdal30 km NNE6°2°148 mm

The Almanac · Ulsteinvik 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 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 215 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ulsteinvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°202 mm29 km/h5 h 59 min✦
February4°-1°181 mm27 km/h8 h 42 min✦
March5°0°167 mm25 km/h11 h 31 min✦
April8°2°100 mm22 km/h14 h 43 min✦
May11°5°99 mm21 km/h17 h 44 min✦✦
June14°8°113 mm20 km/h19 h 51 min✦✦
July16°10°104 mm18 km/h18 h 54 min✦✦
August16°11°151 mm18 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
September14°8°216 mm23 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
October10°5°209 mm24 km/h9 h 45 min✦
November7°2°202 mm26 km/h6 h 48 min✦
December4°0°215 mm27 km/h5 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ulsteinvik in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ulsteinvik in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 215 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ulsteinvik?

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

How long are the days in Ulsteinvik in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 5 h 3 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 19 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Ulsteinvik in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ulsteinvik in December?

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

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