December weather forecastArctic Bay, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arctic Bay, is also a dangerously cold month, with an average temperature varying between -25.3°C (-13.5°F) and -29.6°C (-21.3°F).

Temperature

In Arctic Bay, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's polar cold -20°C (-4°F) to a dangerously cold -25.3°C (-13.5°F). Arctic Bay maintains an average low-temperature of -29.6°C (-21.3°F) throughout December's nights.

Humidity

In Arctic Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 94%.

Rainfall

In Arctic Bay, during December, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Arctic Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 32.6 days and collects up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 snowfall days, and 698mm (27.48") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days are June, July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

Sunshine

With an average of 0.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, April, May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Arctic Bay. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Arctic Bay, is -25.3°C (-13.5°F), while the average low-temperature is -29.6°C (-21.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 94%.

In December, the rain falls for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Arctic Bay, Canada, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.

June, July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Arctic Bay.

In December, the average day length in Arctic Bay is 0h and 0min.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Arctic Bay, with an average of 0.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Arctic Bay, Canada, is 0.2h.

January, February, April, May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Arctic Bay.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Arctic Bay, Canada, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-29.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -29.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-34.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (151mm).
The month with the least snowfall is February (12mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (3.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is April (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in December
Arctic Bay, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).