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The weather in December in Gander

It's cold in December in Gander with an average temperature of 0°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -2°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Gander. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Gander, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 14°C in 2020, Gander reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -11°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -15°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 255 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. Of the total precipitation, about 74 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Gander

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gander. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Gander New York
Average temperature 0°C 9°C
Max. temperature 3°C 12°C
Min. temperature -9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 255 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 25 days 17 days
Total snowfall 74 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 23 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Gander with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -5°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 1°C, with nights around -4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Gander is around -1°C, while nighttime temps are about -7°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Gander, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Gander

Temperature in December in Gander over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Gander, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Gander

Total precipitation in December in Gander over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Gander

Snowfall in December in Gander per year

Daily UV index in December in Gander

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Gander, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Gander by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gander. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.