December weather forecastGauja, Latvia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gauja, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -1°C (30.2°F) and max 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from 5.2°C (41.4°F) in November to a still icy 1.6°C (34.9°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs during the nights of December, averaging a freezing cold -1°C (30.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gauja, Latvia, is 88%.

Rainfall

In Gauja, in December, during 14.8 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gauja, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 450mm (17.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gauja are January through April, October through December. In Gauja, during December, snow falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gauja, there are 72.1 snowfall days, and 558mm (21.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gauja.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 15:46. On the last day of December, in Gauja, sunrise is at 09:01 and sunset at 15:50 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gauja. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Gauja experiences an average high-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F) and a low-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Gauja, Latvia, is 88%.

In Gauja, in December, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gauja, Latvia, in December, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 113mm (4.45") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Gauja, Latvia, is 6h and 49min.

On the first day of December in Gauja, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 15:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:01 and sunset at 15:50 EET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

In Gauja, Latvia, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gauja is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average high temperature in December: 1.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average wind speed in December: 21.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average snowfall in December: 113mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (166mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Gauja, Latvia

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).