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Färnäs Weather in December

Färnäs in December

The short of it: Färnäs in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 5 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -7° · rain 44 mm · daylight 5 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Färnäs an average December high of -1°, a low of -7° and some 44 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about -1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 5 h 35 min in mid-December, 94 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Färnäs runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Nusnäs, 4 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Färnäs, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 35 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NusnäsDalarna4 km S0°-6°41 mm
MoraDalarna5 km W-1°-7°41 mm
ÖstnorDalarna9 km WNW-1°-8°43 mm
SeljaDalarna9 km WNW-1°-8°43 mm
SollerönDalarna9 km S0°-6°39 mm
OrsaDalarna13 km N0°-6°43 mm
VåmhusDalarna15 km NW-2°-8°44 mm
VikarbynDalarna23 km ESE-1°-6°47 mm

The Almanac · Färnäs 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 -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Färnäs by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°41 mm9 km/h6 h 24 min✦✦
February-1°-9°29 mm9 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦
March3°-6°30 mm9 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April10°-1°36 mm9 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
May15°4°60 mm9 km/h17 h 21 min✦✦✦
June19°8°76 mm9 km/h19 h 13 min✦✦✦
July22°11°77 mm8 km/h18 h 24 min✦✦✦
August20°9°87 mm7 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
September15°6°53 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°1°62 mm8 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
November3°-3°57 mm8 km/h7 h 8 min✦✦
December-1°-7°44 mm8 km/h5 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Färnäs in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Färnäs in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -1°, nights near -7°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Färnäs?

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

How long are the days in Färnäs in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 5 h 35 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 19 h 13 min.

Does it snow in Färnäs in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Färnäs in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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