December weather forecast
Chicoutimi, Canada

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chicoutimi, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -6°C (21.2°F) and -12.5°C (9.5°F).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 1.5°C (34.7°F) in November to a subzero cold -6°C (21.2°F). In Chicoutimi, the nighttime temperature averages to an extreme cold -12.5°C (9.5°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

Rainfall

In Chicoutimi, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chicoutimi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 652mm (25.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chicoutimi. In Chicoutimi, in December, during 21.5 snowfall days, 249mm (9.8") of snow is typically accumulated. In Chicoutimi, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 121.9 days and aggregates up to 1337mm (52.64") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Chicoutimi, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chicoutimi, Canada, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chicoutimi?

In December, in Chicoutimi, the average high-temperature is -6°C (21.2°F), and the average low-temperature is -12.5°C (9.5°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Chicoutimi?

In December, the average relative humidity in Chicoutimi is 91%.

How many days does it rain in December in Chicoutimi?

In Chicoutimi, Canada, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chicoutimi in December?

In Chicoutimi, Canada, during December, snow falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 249mm (9.8") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chicoutimi?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chicoutimi, Canada.

What is the average length of the day in December in Chicoutimi?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chicoutimi?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chicoutimi, Canada, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chicoutimi have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Chicoutimi, Canada, is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chicoutimi?

The months with the lowest UV index in Chicoutimi, Canada, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Chicoutimi?

In Chicoutimi, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average temperature in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average pressure in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and November (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average humidity in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 249mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (274mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average UV index in December - Chicoutimi, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Chicoutimi, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Chicoutimi, Canada

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).

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