December weather forecast
Galashiels, United Kingdom

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Galashiels, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.6°C (40.3°F) and min 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Galashiels records an average high-temperature of a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F), almost consistent with November. December nights cool to an average low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.

Humidity

The most humid month in Galashiels is December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In December, in Galashiels, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Galashiels, United Kingdom, there are 217.8 rainfall days, and 548mm (21.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Galashiels, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow. Throughout the year, in Galashiels, there are 19.7 snowfall days, and 167mm (6.57") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:49 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Galashiels during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Galashiels, United Kingdom, are 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 0.8°C (33.4°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Galashiels?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in December in Galashiels?

In December, the average relative humidity in Galashiels, United Kingdom, is 92%.

How many days does it rain in December in Galashiels?

In Galashiels, in December, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Galashiels in December?

In December, in Galashiels, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 32mm (1.26") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Galashiels?

With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Galashiels, United Kingdom.

What is the average length of the day in December in Galashiels?

In December, the average day length in Galashiels, United Kingdom, is 7h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Galashiels?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 3:49 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Galashiels?

In Galashiels, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Galashiels?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Galashiels?

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

Average temperature in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average pressure in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in December: 1008.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average humidity in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (83%).

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Average rainfall in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in December: 32mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average UV index in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

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Average visibility in December
Galashiels, United Kingdom

Average visibility in December - Galashiels, United Kingdom
  • 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).

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