December weather forecastGosau, Austria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Gosau, Austria, with temperature in the range of an average low of -6.5°C (20.3°F) and an average high of -0.1°C (31.8°F).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's icy 5.1°C (41.2°F) to a freezing cold -0.1°C (31.8°F). Gosau's temperature drops to an average low of -6.5°C (20.3°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gosau is 88%.

Rainfall

In Gosau, Austria, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 112mm (4.41") of accumulated precipitation. In Gosau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 1270mm (50") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Gosau, Austria, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 861mm (33.9") of snow is typically accumulated. In Gosau, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.3 days and aggregates up to 4481mm (176.42") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gosau, Austria, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

Sunshine

In Gosau, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gosau is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gosau, is -0.1°C (31.8°F), while the average low-temperature is -6.5°C (20.3°F).

In Gosau, Austria, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In Gosau, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Gosau, Austria, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 861mm (33.9") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of the month, in Gosau, Austria, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:24 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gosau, Austria, is 4.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gosau, Austria, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average high temperature in December: -0.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (7.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9°C).

Average pressure in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average rainfall in December: 112mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (151mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (63mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (24.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average snowfall in December: 861mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (890mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (3.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Gosau, Austria

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, October, November and December (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5km).