Temperatures in December
It's cold in December in Barentsøya with an average temperature of -6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -8°C to a high of -3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -14°C and -8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Barentsøya in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Barentsøya with very cold temperatures, averaging around -4°C during the day and nights close to -10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around -5°C, with nights close to -11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Barentsøya will be around -7°C, with nights close to -12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 34 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 53% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Barentsøya. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Barentsøya in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
-6°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
-3°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
-8°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
69 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
34 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
15 days | 1 day | |
November
Temperature records for Barentsøya in December
With 4°C, Barentsøya hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -23°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -27°C to a high of 2°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Barentsøya
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Barentsøya, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Barentsøya
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Barentsøya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Barentsøya.
Daily Snowfall in December in Barentsøya
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Barentsøya, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Barentsøya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Barentsøya, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Barentsøya Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Barentsøya, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Barentsøya Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Barentsøya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Barentsøya per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Barentsøya, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Barentsøya
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Average Weather in Barentsøya by Month
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