December weather forecastArelee, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Arelee, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -15.5°C (4.1°F) and an average high of -9.3°C (15.3°F).

Temperature

Arelee in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a subzero cold -1.4°C (29.5°F) in November to a still freezing cold -9.3°C (15.3°F). Arelee anticipates an average minimum temperature of -15.5°C (4.1°F) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Arelee is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arelee, Canada, are January through May, September through December. In Arelee, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 45mm (1.77") of snow. In Arelee, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.4 days and aggregates up to 466mm (18.35") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Arelee, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Arelee, sunrise is at 9:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Arelee are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Arelee, the average high-temperature is -9.3°C (15.3°F), and the average low-temperature is -15.5°C (4.1°F).

In Arelee, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

The month with the least rainfall in Arelee, Canada, is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In Arelee, during December, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In December, in Arelee, Canada, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Arelee, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Arelee is 7h and 48min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Arelee, Canada, sunrise is at 9:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

In Arelee, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Arelee, Canada.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-17.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (78mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Arelee, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).