December weather forecastBotwood, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Botwood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -0.4°C (31.3°F) and min -5°C (23°F).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 5°C (41°F) in November to a freezing cold -0.4°C (31.3°F). The temperature during December nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of -5°C (23°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Botwood, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. In Botwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 785mm (30.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall in Botwood. In Botwood, in December, during 17.6 snowfall days, 250mm (9.84") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Botwood, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 1460mm (57.48") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Botwood, Canada, in December, the average water temperature is 1.4°C (34.5°F).
Note: In swimming scenarios, this is an immediate danger to life. Breathing becomes uncontrollable instantly, obstructing any form of clear thinking. A specialized swimsuit is indispensable to lessen thermal leakage.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Botwood.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:23 pm NST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Botwood is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Botwood are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Botwood, records -0.4°C (31.3°F), while the low-temperature is -5°C (23°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Botwood, Canada, is 87%.

In December, in Botwood, Canada, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Botwood, Canada, it is snowing for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 250mm (9.84") of snow is accumulated.

In Botwood, Canada, the average seawater temperature in December is 1.4°C (34.5°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.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

In Botwood, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 17min.

On the first day of December in Botwood, Canada, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:23 pm NST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Botwood, Canada, is 2.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Botwood 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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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

5°C

-0.4°C

-2.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.8km/h

16.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

11.1

17.6

19.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.1

8.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Botwood, Canada

Average high temperature in December: -0.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Botwood, Canada

Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Botwood, Canada

Average wind speed in December: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Botwood, Canada

Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Botwood, Canada

Average rainfall in December: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Botwood, Canada

Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Botwood, Canada

Average snowfall in December: 250mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (262mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Botwood, Canada

Average snowfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Botwood, Canada

Average sea temperature in December: 1.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (-1.3°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Botwood, Canada

Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Botwood, Canada

Average UV index in December: 1

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