December weather forecastCape Norman, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cape Norman, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -6.5°C (20.3°F) and an average high of -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from an icy 2.6°C (36.7°F) in November to a freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F). The temperature during December sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of -6.5°C (20.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Cape Norman, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. In Cape Norman, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.3 days and collects up to 685mm (26.97") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cape Norman, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.4 snowfall days, and 748mm (29.45") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:14 pm NST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

In Cape Norman, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Cape Norman, the average high-temperature is -2.5°C (27.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -6.5°C (20.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Cape Norman, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 86mm (3.39") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:14 pm NST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -2.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-12.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1006.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 22.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and July (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 86mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (131mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in December
Cape Norman, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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