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Vikarbyn Weather in December

Vikarbyn in December

The short of it: Vikarbyn in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 5 h 36 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 -1° · low -6° · rain 47 mm · daylight 5 h 36 min

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

December in Vikarbyn brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -6°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 5 h 36 min in mid-December, 93 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vikarbyn runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Backa, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Vikarbyn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 36 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BackaDalarna5 km E-1°-6°46 mm
RättvikDalarna6 km ESE0°-6°44 mm
TällbergDalarna11 km S1°-5°46 mm
BodaDalarna15 km NE-1°-6°51 mm
SiljansnäsDalarna17 km SSW0°-6°42 mm
LeksandDalarna21 km S0°-6°42 mm
NusnäsDalarna21 km WNW0°-6°41 mm
SollerönDalarna22 km W0°-6°39 mm

The Almanac · Vikarbyn 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 -1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vikarbyn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°42 mm11 km/h6 h 25 min✦✦
February-1°-9°31 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
March3°-6°31 mm11 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April9°-1°37 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°4°57 mm10 km/h17 h 20 min✦✦✦
June19°8°80 mm10 km/h19 h 10 min✦✦✦
July21°11°82 mm9 km/h18 h 22 min✦✦✦
August19°9°85 mm8 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
September14°6°51 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°1°66 mm9 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
November3°-2°58 mm10 km/h7 h 9 min✦✦
December-1°-6°47 mm10 km/h5 h 36 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vikarbyn in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vikarbyn in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about -1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Vikarbyn?

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

How long are the days in Vikarbyn in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 5 h 36 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 19 h 10 min.

Does it snow in Vikarbyn in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Vikarbyn in December?

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

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