December weather forecast
Carleton Place, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Carleton Place, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between min -8.3°C (17.1°F) and max -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) in November to a freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to -8.3°C (17.1°F) in December.

Humidity

In Carleton Place, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, in Carleton Place, Canada, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Carleton Place, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 733mm (28.86") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Carleton Place. In December, in Carleton Place, Canada, it is snowing for 15.3 days. Throughout December, 189mm (7.44") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 snowfall days, and 998mm (39.29") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Carleton Place, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Carleton Place, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Carleton Place are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Carleton Place?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Carleton Place are -2.5°C (27.5°F) and -8.3°C (17.1°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Carleton Place?
In Carleton Place, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.
How much does it rain in Carleton Place in December?
In Carleton Place, Canada, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Carleton Place?
In Carleton Place, Canada, in December, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 189mm (7.44") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Carleton Place?
December has the shortest days of the year in Carleton Place, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Carleton Place have in December?
In Carleton Place, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 49min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Carleton Place?
On the first day of December in Carleton Place, Canada, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.
How many hours of sunshine does Carleton Place have in December?
In Carleton Place, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Carleton Place?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in December in Carleton Place?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Carleton Place, Canada, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average temperature in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -2.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average pressure in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average wind speed in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average humidity in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average rainfall in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (78mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (51mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average rainfall days in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average snowfall in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 189mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (286mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average snowfall days in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average sunshine days in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average UV index in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average cloud cover in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December - Carleton Place, Canada
Average visibility in December
Carleton Place, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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