December weather forecast
Salisbury, Canada

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Salisbury, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -6.2°C (20.8°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

Salisbury's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F) in November to a subzero cold -0.5°C (31.1°F). The average temperature in Salisbury, Canada, drops to a still freezing cold -6.2°C (20.8°F) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Salisbury, Canada, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 769mm (30.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Salisbury, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 162mm (6.38") of snow is typically accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.8 days and aggregates up to 1163mm (45.79") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Salisbury, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:44 pm AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Salisbury, Canada, is 3.5h.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Resources | Updated: Feb 5, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Salisbury in December?

In Salisbury, -0.5°C (31.1°F) is the average high-temperature and -6.2°C (20.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Salisbury?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Salisbury?

In December, in Salisbury, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 162mm (6.38") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salisbury?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Salisbury have in December?

In December, the average day length in Salisbury, Canada, is 8h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salisbury?

On the first day of December in Salisbury, Canada, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:44 pm AST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salisbury?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salisbury?

The months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Salisbury?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Salisbury, Canada, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average temperature in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average pressure in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Salisbury, Canada

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and July (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (50mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 162mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (275mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.5 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
Salisbury, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salisbury, Canada

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Salisbury, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Salisbury, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in December
Salisbury, Canada

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, July, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).

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