December weather forecastArviat, Canada
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Arviat, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -18.5°C (-1.3°F) and -23.2°C (-9.8°F).Temperature
The onset of December witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from an extreme cold -10.2°C (13.6°F) in November to an arctic cold -18.5°C (-1.3°F). Arviat's temperature during December nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of -23.2°C (-9.8°F).Humidity
In Arviat, the average relative humidity in December is 96%.Rainfall
In Arviat, in December, during 0.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Arviat, there are 67.6 rainfall days, and 291mm (11.46") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Arviat. In December, it is snowing for 16.2 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Arviat, there are 112 snowfall days, and 501mm (19.72") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Arviat is December, with an average of 5h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:02 am and sunset at 3:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:29 am and sunset at 3:09 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Arviat is December, with an average of 1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Arviat are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -18.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (12.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-22.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -23.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-27.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 20.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 96%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 61mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (80mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 5h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 85
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Arviat, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (8km).
