December weather forecast
Arichat, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arichat, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -3.6°C (25.5°F) and 1°C (33.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 1°C (33.8°F) from November's frosty 6.1°C (43°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs during the nights of December, averaging a subzero cold -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Arichat, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arichat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.5 days and collects up to 988mm (38.9") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Arichat, in December, during 18.2 snowfall days, 216mm (8.5") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.1 snowfall days, and 1159mm (45.63") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm AST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
In Arichat, in December, the average high-temperature is 1°C (33.8°F), and the average low-temperature is -3.6°C (25.5°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in December?
In Arichat, in December, snow falls for 18.2 days, with typically accumulated 216mm (8.5") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 47min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm AST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine in Arichat are January, February and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Arichat have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Arichat is 2.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Arichat?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and July (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 105mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (55mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 216mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (256mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December
Arichat, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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

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