December weather forecast
Antigonish, Canada

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Antigonish, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.3°C (34.3°F) and -3.5°C (25.7°F).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F) in November to a wintry 1.3°C (34.3°F). In Antigonish, December nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of -3.5°C (25.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Antigonish is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Antigonish, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.2 days and collects up to 709mm (27.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Antigonish, Canada, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.6 snowfall days, and 661mm (26.02") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Antigonish, Canada, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:34 pm AST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Antigonish in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Antigonish, Canada, are 1.3°C (34.3°F) and -3.5°C (25.7°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Antigonish?

In Antigonish, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Antigonish in December?

In Antigonish, Canada, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Antigonish in December?

In Antigonish, Canada, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Antigonish?

The month with the shortest days in Antigonish, Canada, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Antigonish is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Antigonish?

On the first day of December in Antigonish, Canada, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:34 pm AST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Antigonish?

February and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Antigonish.

How long on average sun shines in December in Antigonish?

The average sunshine duration in December in Antigonish, Canada, is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Antigonish?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Antigonish?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Antigonish, Canada, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average temperature in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9°C).

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Average pressure in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average pressure in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.3km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average humidity in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (47mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 99mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (170mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 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
Antigonish, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average UV index in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in December
Antigonish, Canada

Average visibility in December - Antigonish, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).

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