December weather forecastCape Dorset, Canada
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cape Dorset, is also a frigid cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -13.2°C (8.2°F) and an average low of -16.6°C (2.1°F).Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a freezing cold -6.6°C (20.1°F) in November to a frigid cold -13.2°C (8.2°F). Cape Dorset, during December nights, witnesses an average temperature marginally cooler than its daytime highs, at a polar cold -16.6°C (2.1°F).Humidity
In Cape Dorset, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.Rainfall
In Cape Dorset, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 65.3 rainfall days, and 263mm (10.35") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cape Dorset are January through December. In December, in Cape Dorset, it is snowing for 20.9 days. Throughout December, 88mm (3.46") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.5 snowfall days, and 650mm (25.59") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In December, the average sea temperature in Cape Dorset is -1°C (30.2°F).Note: In swimming engagements, this poses immediate life-threatening risks. The loss of breath control is instantaneous, thereby hindering clear thought. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to limit thermal dissipation.
Daylight
With an average of 4h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Dorset.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:27 am and sunset at 2:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:59 am and sunset at 2:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0.7h of sunshine.UV index
January through May, September through 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -13.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-22.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -16.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-26.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1008.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1007.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 21km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (23.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 18mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 88mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (112mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (1mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average sea temperature in December: -1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (-2°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 0h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 84
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 87).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in December
Cape Dorset, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
