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Hållsta Weather in December

Hållsta in December

The short of it: Hållsta in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -9 °C (17 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 4 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -9° · rain 43 mm · daylight 4 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hållsta an average December high of -2°, a low of -9° and some 43 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 4 h 46 min in mid-December, 111 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 May and July.

Against its neighbours, Hållsta runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Brunflo, 11 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hållsta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 46 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BrunfloJämtland11 km NW-2°-8°41 mm
GällöJämtland17 km SE-2°-9°40 mm
HackåsJämtland25 km WSW-2°-8°35 mm
ÖstersundJämtland26 km NW-2°-7°38 mm
ÅsJämtland34 km NW-2°-7°38 mm
BräckeJämtland36 km SE-3°-9°42 mm
LitJämtland36 km N-2°-8°41 mm
StugunJämtland37 km ENE-3°-9°43 mm

The Almanac · Hållsta 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 -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hållsta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°40 mm11 km/h5 h 45 min✦✦
February-2°-10°29 mm10 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
March1°-8°28 mm11 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
April6°-3°31 mm10 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
May13°2°45 mm11 km/h17 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June17°6°74 mm11 km/h20 h 13 min✦✦✦
July19°9°88 mm9 km/h19 h 11 min✦✦✦
August17°8°74 mm9 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
September12°4°54 mm10 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
October6°-1°57 mm10 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
November0°-5°44 mm10 km/h6 h 37 min✦✦✦
December-2°-9°43 mm10 km/h4 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hållsta in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hållsta in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -9 °C (17 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -2°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Hållsta?

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

How long are the days in Hållsta in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 4 h 46 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 20 h 13 min.

Does it snow in Hållsta in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hållsta in December?

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

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