December weather forecastBitumount, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bitumount, is also a frigid cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -17.9°C (-0.2°F) and an average high of -11.5°C (11.3°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold -4.6°C (23.7°F) in November to a frigid cold -11.5°C (11.3°F). The month of December records an average low-temperature of -17.9°C (-0.2°F) in Bitumount.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 93%.

Rainfall

In Bitumount, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bitumount, there are 94.2 rainfall days, and 314mm (12.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bitumount are January through May, September through December. In December, in Bitumount, it is snowing for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 101mm (3.98") of snow is accumulated. In Bitumount, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.4 days and aggregates up to 731mm (28.78") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bitumount.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 3:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bitumount, is -11.5°C (11.3°F), while the average low-temperature is -17.9°C (-0.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Bitumount, Canada, is 93%.

In Bitumount, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

In December, in Bitumount, it is snowing for 16.1 days. Throughout December, 101mm (3.98") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 6h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Bitumount, Canada, is 6h and 45min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 3:52 pm MST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bitumount, Canada, is 3h.

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Bitumount, Canada.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -17.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-19.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 101mm

The months with the highest snowfall are March and April (115mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Bitumount, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).