December weather forecastGals, Switzerland
December weather for Gals, Switzerland: The month with the shortest days in Gals, Switzerland, is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight. The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gals, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.4°C (39.9°F) and min -1.5°C (29.3°F).
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gals, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.4°C (39.9°F) and min -1.5°C (29.3°F).Temperature
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F) to a wintry 4.4°C (39.9°F). Nighttime temperatures in Gals hover around an average low of -1.5°C (29.3°F) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Gals, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gals, there are 179.2 rainfall days, and 566mm (22.28") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gals, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of snow. In Gals, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 238mm (9.37") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:57 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:52 CET.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gals.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gals, Switzerland, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -1.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average pressure in December: 1021mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in December: 49mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (27mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in December: 52mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (65mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Gals, Switzerland
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
