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Sollefteå Weather in December

Sollefteå in December

The short of it: Sollefteå in December averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 4 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -8° · rain 42 mm · daylight 4 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sollefteå an average December high of -2°, a low of -8° and some 42 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 4 h 41 min in mid-December, 113 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Sollefteå runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Långsele, 10 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Sollefteå, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
4 h 41 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LångseleVästernorrland10 km W-2°-9°42 mm
TorsåkerVästernorrland27 km ESE-1°-8°49 mm
BollstabrukVästernorrland28 km SE-1°-8°52 mm
NylandVästernorrland31 km SE-1°-8°50 mm
KungsgårdenVästernorrland34 km ESE-1°-8°51 mm
NäsåkerVästernorrland36 km NNW-2°-9°42 mm
KramforsVästernorrland37 km SE-1°-7°53 mm
ÅsVästernorrland41 km WNW-3°-9°44 mm

The Almanac · Sollefteå 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 -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sollefteå by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°35 mm6 km/h5 h 42 min✦✦
February-2°-11°23 mm5 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
March2°-7°23 mm7 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦
April8°-2°27 mm8 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
May14°2°39 mm9 km/h18 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June19°7°55 mm9 km/h20 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
July21°10°79 mm8 km/h19 h 16 min✦✦✦
August19°9°75 mm6 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
September14°5°50 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
October7°0°56 mm5 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
November1°-4°43 mm5 km/h6 h 34 min✦✦✦
December-2°-8°42 mm5 km/h4 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sollefteå in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sollefteå in December?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -2°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Sollefteå?

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

How long are the days in Sollefteå in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 4 h 41 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 20 h 20 min.

Does it snow in Sollefteå in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sollefteå in December?

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

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