Tafjord, a small village in Sunnmøre, Norway, has potentially set a new national temperature record for December, with a remarkable 18.7 degrees Celsius recorded on Sunday.

This surpasses the previous record of 18.3 degrees set in Sunndalsøra on December 1, 1998. The unusually high temperatures are attributed to a föhn wind effect, where warm air is funneled over the mountains, creating summer-like conditions in the region.

Meteorologist Magnus Haukeland confirmed the readings, noting that the official verification of the record will occur on Monday.

The warm spell has seen locals swapping winter gear for T-shirts, despite the typical December chill.

While the weather is expected to cool down significantly, this event highlights the increasing frequency of unusual weather patterns, possibly linked to climate change.