Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
Gatineau's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) to a freezing cold -2.7°C (27.1°F). During December, the average low-temperature is -8.4°C (16.9°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Gatineau is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gatineau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 669mm (26.34") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gatineau are January through April, October through December. In Gatineau, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of snow. In Gatineau, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.7 days and aggregates up to 831mm (32.72") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Gatineau, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -2.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -8.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 52mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (44mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 137mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (251mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Gatineau, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
