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Strömstad Weather in December

Strömstad in December

The short of it: Strömstad in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 6 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 78 mm · daylight 6 h 14 min

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

December in Strömstad brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 78 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 14 min in mid-December, 81 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Strömstad runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Halden, 24 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Strömstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 14 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HaldenØstfold24 km NNE3°-2°79 mm
TanumshedeVästra Götaland26 km SSE3°-2°84 mm
GrebbestadVästra Götaland27 km S3°-2°81 mm
SkjebergØstfold30 km N3°-2°79 mm
FredrikstadØstfold34 km NNW2°-2°79 mm
FjällbackaVästra Götaland38 km S3°-2°82 mm
SarpsborgØstfold38 km N3°-2°80 mm
EdVästra Götaland44 km E2°-3°95 mm

The Almanac · Strömstad 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 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Strömstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°66 mm22 km/h6 h 56 min✦✦
February2°-2°51 mm23 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦
March5°0°45 mm20 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April10°3°46 mm18 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦
May15°8°50 mm18 km/h16 h 52 min✦✦✦
June19°12°70 mm18 km/h18 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July21°14°64 mm17 km/h17 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
August20°14°81 mm17 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
September16°11°76 mm20 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October11°7°93 mm21 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
November7°3°86 mm23 km/h7 h 35 min✦
December4°0°78 mm21 km/h6 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strömstad in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strömstad in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Strömstad?

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

How long are the days in Strömstad in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 14 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 26 min.

Does it snow in Strömstad in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Strömstad in December?

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

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