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Fagersta Weather in December

Fagersta in December

The short of it: Fagersta in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 5 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 57 mm · daylight 5 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fagersta an average December high of 0°, a low of -5° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 5 h 55 min in mid-December, 87 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Fagersta runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Norberg, 10 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Fagersta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 55 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NorbergVästmanland10 km NE0°-5°59 mm
SkinnskattebergVästmanland20 km SSW0°-5°58 mm
AvestaDalarna26 km NE1°-4°53 mm
SmedjebackenDalarna26 km NW0°-5°57 mm
KrylboDalarna28 km ENE1°-4°49 mm
HedemoraDalarna32 km NNE0°-5°45 mm
LudvikaDalarna37 km WNW1°-5°54 mm
SäterDalarna38 km N0°-5°51 mm

The Almanac · Fagersta 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 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fagersta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°44 mm13 km/h6 h 40 min✦✦
February0°-7°32 mm12 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
March4°-4°34 mm12 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April10°-1°36 mm11 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
May16°4°51 mm11 km/h17 h 6 min✦✦✦
June20°9°77 mm10 km/h18 h 49 min✦✦✦
July22°11°77 mm9 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦
August20°10°73 mm9 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
September15°6°52 mm10 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
October9°2°62 mm10 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
November3°-1°64 mm11 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦
December0°-5°57 mm11 km/h5 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fagersta in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fagersta in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Fagersta?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and July.

How long are the days in Fagersta in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 5 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 49 min.

Does it snow in Fagersta in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Fagersta in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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