December weather forecastDrayton Valley, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Drayton Valley, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -13.3°C (8.1°F) and -7°C (19.4°F).

Temperature

Drayton Valley's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of -7°C (19.4°F) and lows of -13.3°C (8.1°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Drayton Valley. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Drayton Valley. In December, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of snow is accumulated. In Drayton Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.6 days and aggregates up to 532mm (20.94") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Drayton Valley, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:54 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

In Drayton Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Drayton Valley's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of -7°C (19.4°F) and lows of -13.3°C (8.1°F).

The average high-temperature, in December, in Drayton Valley, is -7°C (19.4°F), while the average low-temperature is -13.3°C (8.1°F).

In Drayton Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In December, in Drayton Valley, Canada, the rain falls for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Drayton Valley, Canada, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Drayton Valley, Canada, is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 38min.

On the first day of December in Drayton Valley, Canada, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:54 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Drayton Valley, Canada, is 4.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Drayton Valley, Canada, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-14.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 49mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (89mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Drayton Valley, 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 and March (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Drayton Valley, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (7km).