December weather forecast
Drumheller, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Drumheller, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -4.8°C (23.4°F) and -11.5°C (11.3°F).

Temperature

Drumheller experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -11.5°C (11.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Drumheller, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Drumheller, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.1 days and collects up to 288mm (11.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Drumheller, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 78mm (3.07") of snow. In Drumheller, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.3 days and aggregates up to 629mm (24.76") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Drumheller, Canada, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Drumheller, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Drumheller?
With its average high temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -11.5°C (11.3°F), December is regarded as the coldest month in Drumheller.
How cold is it in Drumheller in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Drumheller, is -4.8°C (23.4°F), while the average low-temperature is -11.5°C (11.3°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Drumheller?
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.
How much does it rain in Drumheller in December?
In Drumheller, Canada, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December in Drumheller?
In Drumheller, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Drumheller?
With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Drumheller have in December?
In Drumheller, the average day length in December is 7h and 56min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Drumheller?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Drumheller, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Drumheller?
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Drumheller, Canada.
How many hours of sunshine does Drumheller have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Drumheller, Canada, is 5.2h.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Drumheller?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Drumheller, Canada, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average temperature in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-11.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average pressure in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1019mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average wind speed in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average humidity in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

Average rainfall in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average rainfall in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average rainfall days in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average snowfall in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 78mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (102mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average snowfall days in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average sunshine days in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average UV index in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average cloud cover in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December - Drumheller, Canada
Average visibility in December
Drumheller, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November and December (9km).

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