December weather forecastCranbrook, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Cranbrook, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between min -12.6°C (9.3°F) and max -4.8°C (23.4°F).

Temperature

In Cranbrook, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -12.6°C (9.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

Rainfall

In Cranbrook, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. In Cranbrook, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 276mm (10.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Cranbrook, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of snow. In Cranbrook, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.2 days and aggregates up to 603mm (23.74") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Cranbrook, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

February, 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -12.6°C (9.3°F).

In Cranbrook, in December, the average high-temperature is -4.8°C (23.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -12.6°C (9.3°F).

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

In Cranbrook, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Cranbrook, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Cranbrook, Canada, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Cranbrook, Canada, is 8h and 14min.

On the first day of December in Cranbrook, Canada, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

In Cranbrook, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

In Cranbrook, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (7.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-12.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 86mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (108mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).