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Tensta Weather in December

Tensta in December

The short of it: Tensta in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 6 h 6 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 3° · low -2° · rain 47 mm · daylight 6 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tensta an average December high of 3°, a low of -2° and some 47 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 6 min in mid-December, 84 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Tensta runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Rinkeby, 2 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Tensta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 6 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RinkebyStockholm2 km ESE2°-2°48 mm
AkallaStockholm2 km NNE3°-2°47 mm
KistaStockholm3 km ENE2°-2°48 mm
SollentunaStockholm5 km NE2°-2°48 mm
JakobsbergStockholm5 km NW3°-2°47 mm
SundbybergStockholm5 km SE2°-2°49 mm
Hässelby VillastadStockholm5 km WSW3°-2°46 mm
RåsundaStockholm6 km ESE2°-2°49 mm

The Almanac · Tensta 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 -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tensta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°33 mm15 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦✦
February1°-4°26 mm14 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦✦
March5°-3°27 mm14 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦
April11°1°28 mm13 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°36 mm13 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°10°67 mm13 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°63 mm12 km/h17 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August22°12°64 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September17°8°48 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
October10°4°53 mm13 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦
November6°1°50 mm13 km/h7 h 30 min✦✦
December3°-2°47 mm14 km/h6 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tensta in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tensta in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Tensta?

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

How long are the days in Tensta in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 35 min.

Does it snow in Tensta in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Tensta in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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