December weather forecast
Gällivare, Sweden

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gällivare, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -6.5°C (20.3°F) and -11.4°C (11.5°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -6.5°C (20.3°F), barely varying from November's -3.9°C (25°F). Gällivare's nights in December maintain a consistent average of -11.4°C (11.5°F), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Humidity

In Gällivare, Sweden, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 432mm (17.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gällivare are January through June, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Gällivare. Snow falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 223mm (8.78") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December in Gällivare is 1h and 55min.
On the first day of December in Gällivare, sunrise is at 09:49 and sunset at 13:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:41 and sunset at 12:39 CET.

Sunshine

In Gällivare, the average sunshine in December is 1.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gällivare are January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Gällivare in December?
In Gällivare, -6.5°C (20.3°F) is the average high-temperature and -11.4°C (11.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Gällivare?
The average relative humidity in December in Gällivare, Sweden, is 93%.
How many days does it rain in December in Gällivare?
In Gällivare, Sweden, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Gällivare?
December is the month with the most snowfall in Gällivare. Snow falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 223mm (8.78") of snow.
How many days does it snow in December in Gällivare?
In Gällivare, Sweden, during December, snow falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Gällivare have in December?
In Gällivare, Sweden, the average day length in December is 1h and 55min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gällivare?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 09:49 and sunset at 13:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:41 and sunset at 12:39 CET.
How long on average sun shines in December in Gällivare?
The average sunshine duration in December in Gällivare is 1.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gällivare?
The months with the lowest UV index in Gällivare are January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Gällivare?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gällivare, Sweden, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average temperature in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average high temperature in December: -6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-14.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average pressure in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average pressure in December: 1004.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average wind speed in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (11km/h).

Average humidity in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average humidity in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average rainfall in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average rainfall days in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average snowfall in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average snowfall in December: 223mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (223mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average snowfall days in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average daylight in December: 1h and 5min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average sunshine days in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average UV index in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average cloud cover in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in December - Gällivare, Sweden
Average visibility in December
Gällivare, Sweden
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and April (6km).

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