December weather forecast
Esquimalt, Canada

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Esquimalt, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

Esquimalt's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) to a low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Esquimalt is 82%.

Rainfall

In Esquimalt, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Esquimalt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.5 days and collects up to 163mm (6.42") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Esquimalt, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated. In Esquimalt, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Esquimalt is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Esquimalt are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Esquimalt?

Esquimalt reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 6.3°C (43.3°F) at the peak and 3.5°C (38.3°F) at the lowest.

Is it cold in Esquimalt during December?

Esquimalt in December has an average high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Esquimalt?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Esquimalt in December?

In Esquimalt, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Esquimalt in December?

In Esquimalt, Canada, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Esquimalt?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Esquimalt have in December?

In Esquimalt, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Esquimalt?

On the first day of December in Esquimalt, Canada, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Esquimalt?

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Esquimalt.

How long on average sun shines in December in Esquimalt?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Esquimalt.

What is the UV index reading in December in Esquimalt?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average temperature in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average pressure in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average humidity in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average UV index in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Esquimalt, Canada

Average visibility in December - Esquimalt, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (9km).

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