December weather forecastBonaventure, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Bonaventure, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -8.5°C (16.7°F) and an average high of -3.1°C (26.4°F).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a wintry 3.4°C (38.1°F) in November to a freezing cold -3.1°C (26.4°F). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F) in Bonaventure.

Humidity

In Bonaventure, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Bonaventure, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In Bonaventure, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.6 days and collects up to 680mm (26.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Bonaventure is December, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 235mm (9.25") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Bonaventure, the average seawater temperature in December is 1.9°C (35.4°F).
Note: During swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, hazardous, and can lead to fatality. Hypothermia ensues swiftly without suitable insulated waterproof wear.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 3:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Bonaventure, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 3:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bonaventure, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

January through March, November 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

In Bonaventure, -3.1°C (26.4°F) is the average high-temperature and -8.5°C (16.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Bonaventure, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Bonaventure. Snow falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 235mm (9.25") of snow.

In Bonaventure, Canada, in December, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 235mm (9.25") of snow.

In Bonaventure, Canada, the average seawater temperature in December is 1.9°C (35.4°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bonaventure, Canada.

The average day length in December is 8h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 3:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bonaventure, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 3:38 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -3.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 235mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (235mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in December: 1.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (-1°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bonaventure, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Bonaventure, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (7km).