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Leknes in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Leknes in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Leknes in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
December could be a good time to visit Leknes, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +37°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in December. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 95 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+48°F
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leknes has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Leknes in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leknes for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +36°F with a maximum of +43°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +28°F.

Is Leknes warm or cold in December?

Leknes is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +41°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Leknes:

Climate in Leknes in December

Leknes weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+37°F+36°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+19°F+14°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+48°F+46°F
Rainfall
109 mm95 mm74 mm
Wind
7 m/s7 m/s7 m/s
Humidity
76%75%75%
Air pressure
1004 HPa1001 HPa1001 HPa
Sunny days
211
Cloudy days
566
Rainy days
17139
Snowy days
61215

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 95 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 7 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 1 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Leknes in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 15 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Leknes is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Leknes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 91 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Leknes, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Leknes wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 47% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Leknes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 51 mm, with a 29% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Leknes?

This is the weather in Leknes in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+36°F
2 December
☁️
+35°F
3 December
☁️
+34°F
4 December
🌨️
+36°F
5 December
🌨️
+35°F
6 December
🌨️
+37°F
7 December
🌨️
+36°F
8 December
🌨️
+36°F
9 December
🌧️
+36°F
10 December
🌨️
+35°F
11 December
🌨️
+35°F
12 December
☁️
+34°F
13 December
☁️
+36°F
14 December
☁️
+35°F
15 December
🌧️
+40°F
16 December
🌧️
+43°F
17 December
🌧️
+42°F
18 December
🌧️
+41°F
19 December
🌧️
+40°F
20 December
🌨️
+36°F
21 December
🌨️
+34°F
22 December
☁️
+34°F
23 December
☁️
+34°F
24 December
☁️
+34°F
25 December
☁️
+35°F
26 December
🌧️
+38°F
27 December
🌧️
+38°F
28 December
☁️
+37°F
29 December
☁️
+32°F
30 December
☁️
+31°F
31 December
☁️
+29°F
In December 2023 Leknes had 0 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +43°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Leknes climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Leknes in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+41°F) and the highest in 2020 (+45°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1389 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leknes in December:

Is December a good time to visit Leknes?

It’s always a good time to visit Leknes, 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 Leknes in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Leknes rainy in December?

Leknes 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 Leknes in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leknes in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Leknes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Leknes, 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.