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Voss Weather in December

Voss in December

The short of it: Voss in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 229 mm (9.0 in) of rain and about 5 h 42 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 -3° · rain 229 mm · daylight 5 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Voss an average December high of 1°, a low of -3° and some 229 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 229 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 5 h 42 min in mid-December, 91 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, Voss runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Indre Ålvik, 22 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Voss, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 31 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 42 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Indre ÅlvikVestland22 km S1°-3°245 mm
UlvikVestland28 km ESE2°-3°127 mm
ØysteseVestland29 km SSW3°-1°267 mm
NorheimsundVestland32 km SSW3°-1°289 mm
DaleVestland33 km W3°-1°371 mm
LofthusVestland36 km SSE1°-3°212 mm
StanghelleVestland38 km WSW4°0°328 mm
EidfjordVestland40 km ESE2°-3°110 mm

The Almanac · Voss 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 -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 229 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Voss by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-3°230 mm11 km/h6 h 30 min✦
February0°-4°186 mm10 km/h8 h 57 min✦
March3°-2°163 mm10 km/h11 h 34 min✦
April7°1°93 mm10 km/h14 h 32 min✦
May13°5°93 mm9 km/h17 h 16 min✦✦
June16°9°104 mm9 km/h19 h 3 min✦✦✦
July18°11°114 mm8 km/h18 h 16 min✦✦✦
August17°10°148 mm8 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
September13°8°198 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
October8°4°199 mm9 km/h9 h 55 min✦
November4°0°198 mm10 km/h7 h 13 min✦
December1°-3°229 mm9 km/h5 h 42 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Voss in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Voss in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 229 mm (9.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 229 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Voss?

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

How long are the days in Voss in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 5 h 42 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 19 h 3 min.

Does it snow in Voss in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Voss in December?

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

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