December weather forecastGagnef, Sweden

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Gagnef, Sweden, with an average temperature fluctuating between -1.5°C (29.3°F) and -5.1°C (22.8°F).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 2.5°C (36.5°F) in November to a subzero cold -1.5°C (29.3°F). Gagnef navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a still freezing cold -5.1°C (22.8°F).

Humidity

In Gagnef, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Gagnef, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. In Gagnef, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.7 days and collects up to 223mm (8.78") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 86mm (3.39") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 14:57. On the last day of December, in Gagnef, sunrise is at 09:07 and sunset at 14:58 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is -1.5°C (29.3°F) and the low-temperature is -5.1°C (22.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 86mm (3.39") of snow.

In Gagnef, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 86mm (3.39") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 5h and 51min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 14:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:07 and sunset at 14:58 CET.

With an average of 1.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gagnef.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.7h.

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

In Gagnef, Sweden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average pressure in December: 1007.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in December: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in December: 86mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (86mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Gagnef, Sweden

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).