December weather forecastArgentia, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Argentia, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -1.4°C (29.5°F) and an average high of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Argentia records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F) to an icy 2.1°C (35.8°F). During the nights of December, Argentia records an average low-temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Humidity

September through December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the least humid months in Argentia.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated. In Argentia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 791mm (31.14") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Argentia, Canada, are January through May, November and December. In Argentia, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of snow. Throughout the year, in Argentia, there are 53.6 snowfall days, and 441mm (17.36") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Argentia is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Argentia, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:25 pm NST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Argentia are January through April, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Argentia experiences an average high-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and a low-temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Argentia, Canada, are September through December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

In Argentia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In December, in Argentia, Canada, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Argentia, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 95mm (3.74") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Argentia.

The average day length in December in Argentia, Canada, is 8h and 33min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:25 pm NST.

In Argentia, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Argentia.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 29.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (30.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (47mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 95mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (110mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Argentia, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).