December weather forecastGander Bay, Canada
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Gander Bay, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between max -0.4°C (31.3°F) and min -5°C (23°F).Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 5°C (41°F) in November to a freezing cold -0.4°C (31.3°F). Gander Bay registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of -5°C (23°F) in December from its daytime highs.Humidity
In Gander Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Gander Bay, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gander Bay, Canada, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 785mm (30.91") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Gander Bay, during December, snow falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 250mm (9.84") of snow. In Gander Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.5 days and aggregates up to 1460mm (57.48") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Gander Bay, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Gander Bay, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:18 pm NST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Gander Bay is 2.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gander Bay. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -0.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1007.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 15.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 250mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (262mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 53).
Average visibility in December
Gander Bay, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).
