Weather in Spitsbergen for December 2024
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The climate of Spitsbergen in December is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
According to Spitsbergen snow forecast for December 2024, 4 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Tuesday, 24 December.Until now, December 2024 in Spitsbergen is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging -11.4 °C, this is -2.2 °C below the typical seasonal average.
The forecast for the next days in Spitsbergen predicts temperatures to be around -12 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen at the beginning of December is -11.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -12 °C by the end of December.
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Spitsbergen in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  -14° | ||||||
| 2 -15° | 3  -15° | 4  -12° | 5 -9° | 6 -9° | 7  -5° | 8  -3° |
| 9 -6° | 10 -7° | 11  -11° | 12  -10° | 13 -8° | 14  -6° | 15 -6° |
| 16 -9° | 17 -11° | 18 -8° | 19 -9° | 20 -12° | 21 -15° | 22  -12° |
| 23 -13° | 24  -10° | 25  -4° | 26  -3° | 27  -11° | 28 -12° | 29 -17° |
| 30 -18° | 31 -19° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Spitsbergen
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Sunny | -14° /-17° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Sunny | -15° /-18° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Overcast | -15° /-18° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -12° /-17° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -9° /-15° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -9° /-12° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Light snow | -5° /-8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Heavy snow | -3° /-9° | 4.3 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Heavy snow | -6° /-11° | 2.3 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Heavy snow | -7° /-13° | 5.4 mm | 4.5 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -11° /-18° | 1.1 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Mist | -10° /-18° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -8° /-13° | 11.3 mm | 9 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Moderate snow | -6° /-13° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Moderate snow | -6° /-11° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Overcast | -9° /-13° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -11° /-15° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Overcast | -8° /-13° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Overcast | -9° /-14° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Overcast | -12° /-15° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -15° /-17° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -12° /-13° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Sunny | -13° /-14° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -10° /-13° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Blowing snow | -4° /-7° | 1.3 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Blizzard | -3° /-7° | 2 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Cloudy | -11° /-17° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Overcast | -12° /-14° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -17° /-20° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Cloudy | -18° /-21° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -19° /-19° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Spitsbergen in December - FAQ
What to pack to Spitsbergen in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Spitsbergen in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Spitsbergen, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
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