December weather forecastChemainus, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chemainus, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and an average low of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and a low-temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months in Chemainus, Canada.

Rainfall

In Chemainus, in December, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 166mm (6.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.4 rainfall days, and 1213mm (47.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chemainus are January through April, November and December. In Chemainus, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 62mm (2.44") of snow is typically accumulated. In Chemainus, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 336mm (13.23") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Chemainus is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Chemainus, Canada, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chemainus, Canada. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Chemainus's December weather reaches an average high of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and an average low of 0.5°C (32.9°F), making it the coldest month.

During December, Chemainus experiences an average high-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and a low-temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Chemainus.

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

In Chemainus, Canada, in December, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 166mm (6.54") of accumulated precipitation.

In Chemainus, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 62mm (2.44") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chemainus, Canada.

The average day length in December in Chemainus is 8h and 19min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chemainus, Canada, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

The months with the least sunshine in Chemainus are January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In Chemainus, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Chemainus, Canada, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chemainus is 2. 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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Average temperature in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 166mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (189mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (143mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Chemainus, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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