If you plan to visit Harstad in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +32°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 14 snowy days in the month and around 71 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+32°F
Avg. max. temperature
-6°F
Min.
+48°F
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harstad has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Harstad in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Harstad for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +39°F during the day to a minimum of +12°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 60% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°F to +14°F.
Is Harstad warm or cold in December?
Harstad is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +37°F to +32°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +27°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Harstad, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Harstad in December
Harstad weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+37°F
+32°F
+30°F
Min. temperature
+5°F
-6°F
-6°F
Max. temperature
+54°F
+48°F
+46°F
Rainfall
71 mm
71 mm
59 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
81%
80%
80%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1002 HPa
1002 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
10
6
4
Snowy days
9
14
16
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +37°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +32°F.The rainfall amount in December stays the same as in the previous month with a 71 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Harstad in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Harstad is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Harstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 36 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.Harstad is amazing in December with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Harstad wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Harstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 22 mm.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Harstad?
This is the weather in Harstad in December 2023:
1 December
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+31°F
2 December
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+30°F
3 December
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+22°F
4 December
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+29°F
5 December
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+29°F
6 December
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+27°F
7 December
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+28°F
8 December
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+29°F
9 December
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+31°F
10 December
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+28°F
11 December
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+30°F
12 December
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+24°F
13 December
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+25°F
14 December
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+27°F
15 December
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+34°F
16 December
🌧️
+39°F
17 December
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+39°F
18 December
🌨️
+36°F
19 December
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+37°F
20 December
🌨️
+34°F
21 December
☁️
+29°F
22 December
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+27°F
23 December
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+21°F
24 December
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+27°F
25 December
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+24°F
26 December
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+33°F
27 December
🌨️
+36°F
28 December
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+35°F
29 December
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+23°F
30 December
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+20°F
31 December
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+14°F
In December 2023 Harstad had 4 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°F, with an absolute maximum of +39°F and a minimum of +14°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Harstad climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Harstad in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+39°F) and the highest in 2011 (+45°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1322 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harstad in December:
Is December a good time to visit Harstad?
It’s always a good time to visit Harstad, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Harstad in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Harstad rainy in December?
Harstad is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Harstad in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Harstad in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Harstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
