December weather forecast
Burnaby, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Burnaby, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and an average low of -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Temperature

In Burnaby, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and a low of -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Burnaby, in December, during 19.7 rainfall days, 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Burnaby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1584mm (62.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 92mm (3.62") of snow is accumulated. In Burnaby, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.7 days and aggregates up to 366mm (14.41") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Burnaby.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?
In Burnaby, December records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 3.5°C (38.3°F) and reaching a low of -0.2°C (31.6°F).
How cold is December?
The high-temperature during December is 3.5°C (38.3°F) and the low-temperature is -0.2°C (31.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Burnaby, during December, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 92mm (3.62") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 17min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Burnaby have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 213mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (247mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 92mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (111mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

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: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).

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