December weather forecastChip Lake, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Chip Lake, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -7.1°C (19.2°F) and -13.8°C (7.2°F).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of -7.1°C (19.2°F) and a low temperature of -13.8°C (7.2°F), is Chip Lake's coldest month.

Humidity

In Chip Lake, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Chip Lake, in December, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 108mm (4.25") of snow. Throughout the year, in Chip Lake, there are 102.9 snowfall days, and 988mm (38.9") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

In Chip Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging -7.1°C (19.2°F) and a minimum average of -13.8°C (7.2°F).

Chip Lake in December has an average high-temperature of -7.1°C (19.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -13.8°C (7.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Chip Lake, in December, during 14.9 snowfall days, 108mm (4.25") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 7h and 33min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

In Chip Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-14.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February, March, August and November (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 108mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (166mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chip Lake, 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, March, October and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Chip Lake, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (5km).