December weather forecastDolbeau, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dolbeau, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -6.3°C (20.7°F) and min -11.8°C (10.8°F).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from an icy 1.5°C (34.7°F) to a subzero cold -6.3°C (20.7°F). Throughout the month of December, Dolbeau observes an average nighttime temperature of -11.8°C (10.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Dolbeau, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dolbeau, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 722mm (28.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dolbeau are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21.1 days and typically aggregates up to 294mm (11.57") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dolbeau, is -6.3°C (20.7°F) and the average low-temperature is -11.8°C (10.8°F).

In Dolbeau, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In December, in Dolbeau, Canada, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Dolbeau, Canada. Snow falls for 21.1 days and accumulates 294mm (11.57") of snow.

In Dolbeau, Canada, in December, during 21.1 snowfall days, 294mm (11.57") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Dolbeau, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 3:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:02 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dolbeau, Canada, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-10°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.8°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 (-17.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 294mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (294mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dolbeau, 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: 2h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Dolbeau, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Dolbeau, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (6km).