Posio Weather in December

What's the weather like in Posio (Lapponia) in December 2024?

The climate in Posio during December can be summarized as very cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Posio and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

Posio weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -8.1°C 17.4°F
Nightly temperature -16.5°C 2.3°F
Average temperature -12.3°C 9.9°F
Daily sunshine 0.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 41 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 2.7°C 36.9°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Posio with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Posio

Posio average temperature in December

December rainfall

Posio average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Posio average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Posio in December 2024.

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Posio weather stats

Posio weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: February 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: July 0hrs
Coldest month: January -10.7°C 12.7°F
Wettest month: August 75mm 3ins
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