Swim in Alta in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Alta in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Alta is:

Minimum: 40°F

Average: 43°F

Maximum: 47°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 20°F to 27°F
  • Most common weather: "Partly Cloudy"
  • The wind blows at -7.5mph
  • It rains a total of 1.8in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Alta in december?

No... The water temperature in Alta in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Alta in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 40°F (and only 47°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Alta this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is very bad with an average outside temperature of 24°F, 1.8in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 89.84 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Alta in december

December
Average sea temperature 43°F
Minimum sea temperature 40°F
Maximum sea temperature 47°F
Average outside temperature 25°F
Maximum outside temperature 27°F
Minimum outside temperature 22°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 11°F
Precipitation 1.8in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(8%)
Humidity 90%
Visibility in kilometers 8.01km
Cloud cover 61%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Swim elsewhere in Lapland in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Kemi in december36°F42°Ffreezing swimming
Lulea in december38°F43°Ffreezing swimming
Tromso in december44°F49°Ffreezing swimming
Kirkenes in december42°F45°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Lapland in december: sea temperature by city

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