December weather forecastCarbonear, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Carbonear, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.1°C (35.8°F) and -1.4°C (29.5°F).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 6.5°C (43.7°F) to a cold 2.1°C (35.8°F). Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Carbonear notes an average low temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F) in the month of December.

Humidity

September through December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the least humid months in Carbonear.

Rainfall

In Carbonear, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carbonear, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 791mm (31.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carbonear are January through May, November and December. In Carbonear, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 95mm (3.74") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.6 snowfall days, and 441mm (17.36") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 2.8°C (37°F).
Note: Within swimming, this is perceived as extraordinarily cold, dangerous, and potentially lethal. If not properly protected by insulated waterproof attire, hypothermia ensues quickly.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:20 pm NST.

Sunshine

In Carbonear, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Carbonear, is 2.1°C (35.8°F) and the average low-temperature is -1.4°C (29.5°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Carbonear are September through December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Carbonear, Canada, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 89mm (3.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Carbonear, Canada, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 95mm (3.74") of snow is accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature in Carbonear, Canada, is 2.8°C (37°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 in Carbonear is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In Carbonear, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 29min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carbonear, Canada, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:20 pm NST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Carbonear is 3.2h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Carbonear, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

6.5°C

2.1°C

0.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

29.3km/h

31.1km/h

31.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

4.6

10.1

11.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.4

8.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average high temperature in December: 2.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average wind speed in December: 29.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (30.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average rainfall in December: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (47mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average snowfall in December: 95mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (110mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average sea temperature in December: 2.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (-0.4°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average cloud cover in December: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Carbonear, Canada

Average visibility in December: 8km

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