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Sålanda Weather in December

Sålanda in December

The short of it: Sålanda in December averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 6 h 30 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 3° · low -1° · rain 87 mm · daylight 6 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sålanda an average December high of 3°, a low of -1° and some 87 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 30 min in mid-December, 76 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, Sålanda runs about middling and drier than most in December. Älvängen, 6 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Sålanda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 30 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÄlvängenVästra Götaland6 km WSW4°-1°89 mm
GråboVästra Götaland17 km SSE3°-1°91 mm
Lilla EdetVästra Götaland17 km NNW3°-1°87 mm
KungälvVästra Götaland19 km SW4°-1°90 mm
AlingsåsVästra Götaland20 km ESE3°-1°85 mm
OlofstorpVästra Götaland20 km S3°-1°93 mm
SurteVästra Götaland21 km SW4°-1°91 mm
LövgärdetVästra Götaland21 km SSW4°-1°91 mm

The Almanac · Sålanda 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 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Sålanda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°71 mm14 km/h7 h 9 min✦
February2°-3°59 mm14 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦
March5°-1°46 mm13 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦
April11°2°46 mm12 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
May16°6°53 mm12 km/h16 h 40 min✦✦✦
June19°10°84 mm12 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦
July21°12°82 mm11 km/h17 h 30 min✦✦✦
August20°12°95 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
September16°9°78 mm12 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
October11°5°98 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
November6°2°80 mm13 km/h7 h 46 min✦
December3°-1°87 mm12 km/h6 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sålanda in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sålanda in December?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Sålanda?

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

How long are the days in Sålanda in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 30 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Sålanda in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sålanda in December?

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

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