Salla Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Salla and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (17°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.

Salla weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -8.6°C 16.6°F
Nightly temperature -17.3°C 0.9°F
Average temperature -12.9°C 8.8°F
Daily sunshine 0.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 37 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 19 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 Salla with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 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 Salla

Salla average temperature in December

December rainfall

Salla average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Salla 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 Salla in December 2024.

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Salla weather stats

Salla weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Driest month: February 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 0hrs
Coldest month: January -11°C 12.2°F
Wettest month: August 73mm 2.9ins
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