Finnmark weather in December
Planning a journey to Finnmark this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Finnmark in December?
Finnmark is a region in Norway. December in Finnmark generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Skoganvarre at -5°C and cold in Gjesvær at 2°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Gjesvær and -12°C in Skoganvarre. In many regions in Norway, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 34 mm to high snowfall in Hammerfest with 100 mm.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Finnmark, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Finnmark's yearly weather, check out our Finnmark climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Finnmark?
Average weather in Alta
In December Alta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Karasjok
In December Karasjok generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gjesvær
In December Gjesvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kirkenes
In December Kirkenes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Skarsvåg
In December Skarsvåg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finnmark, in Norway.
Is December the best time to visit Finnmark?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Finnmark due to the typically poor weather in Alta.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Alta. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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