December weather forecast
Burlington, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Burlington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.8°C (27°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F) in November to a wintry 1.4°C (34.5°F). The nighttime temperature in December experiences a minor dip, averaging a freezing cold -2.8°C (27°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, Canada, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.2 rainfall days, and 711mm (27.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Burlington, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 74mm (2.91") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 463mm (18.23") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Burlington, Canada, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Burlington is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Burlington, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Burlington in December?
In Burlington, 1.4°C (34.5°F) is the average high-temperature and -2.8°C (27°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Burlington?
In Burlington, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.
How many days does it rain in December in Burlington?
In Burlington, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Burlington in December?
In Burlington, Canada, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 74mm (2.91") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Burlington?
The month with the shortest days in Burlington is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Burlington?
In December, the average day length in Burlington, Canada, is 9h and 2min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Burlington?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Burlington, Canada, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Burlington, Canada, is 3.5h.
When is the lowest UV index in Burlington?
The month with the lowest UV index in Burlington is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in December in Burlington?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Burlington, Canada, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (44mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 74mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Burlington, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).

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