December weather forecast
Charlesbourg, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Charlesbourg, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -4.7°C (23.5°F) and an average low of -11.4°C (11.5°F).

Temperature

Charlesbourg in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a wintry 2.5°C (36.5°F) in November to a freezing cold -4.7°C (23.5°F). Charlesbourg experiences a steady low-temperature of -11.4°C (11.5°F) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Charlesbourg, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.5 rainfall days, and 956mm (37.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Charlesbourg, in December, snow falls for 18.7 days, with typically accumulated 293mm (11.54") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.7 snowfall days, and 1731mm (68.15") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Charlesbourg, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Charlesbourg, is -4.7°C (23.5°F), while the average low-temperature is -11.4°C (11.5°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Charlesbourg, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Charlesbourg, in December, during 18.7 snowfall days, 293mm (11.54") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 8h and 36min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.
How many hours of sunshine does Charlesbourg have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Charlesbourg are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average temperature in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -4.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average pressure in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average wind speed in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (11.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average humidity in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average rainfall in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (63mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average rainfall days in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average snowfall in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 293mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (376mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average snowfall days in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average sunshine days in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average UV index in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average cloud cover in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December - Charlesbourg, Canada
Average visibility in December
Charlesbourg, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).

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