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Västervik Weather in December

Västervik in December

The short of it: Västervik in December averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -1 °C (29 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 6 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 55 mm · daylight 6 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Västervik an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 55 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 33 min in mid-December, 75 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Västervik runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Piperskärr, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Västervik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 33 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PiperskärrKalmar3 km N4°-1°55 mm
GunneboKalmar8 km SW3°-2°55 mm
AnkarsrumKalmar19 km WSW3°-2°56 mm
GamlebyKalmar20 km NW3°-2°56 mm
ÖverumKalmar32 km NW3°-2°58 mm
FigeholmKalmar44 km S4°-2°58 mm
KristdalaKalmar47 km SSW3°-3°54 mm
VimmerbyKalmar48 km WSW2°-3°47 mm

The Almanac · Västervik 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Västervik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°37 mm19 km/h7 h 12 min✦✦✦
February3°-4°36 mm18 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦
March6°-2°28 mm17 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April11°1°28 mm15 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
May16°6°36 mm15 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°10°65 mm15 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°79 mm14 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦
August22°12°57 mm14 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
September17°9°52 mm15 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October11°5°58 mm16 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
November6°2°59 mm17 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦
December4°-1°55 mm17 km/h6 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Västervik in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Västervik in December?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -1 °C (29 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Västervik?

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

How long are the days in Västervik in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Västervik in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Västervik in December?

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

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