December weather forecastElliot Lake, Canada

December weather for Elliot Lake, Canada: The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Elliot Lake, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -3.3°C (26.1°F) and an average low of -8.2°C (17.2°F). The month with the shortest days in Elliot Lake, Canada, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Elliot Lake, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -3.3°C (26.1°F) and an average low of -8.2°C (17.2°F).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from an icy 3°C (37.4°F) in November to a freezing cold -3.3°C (26.1°F). Nighttime temperatures in Elliot Lake during December report a consistent average of -8.2°C (17.2°F).

Humidity

In Elliot Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Elliot Lake, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elliot Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.6 days and collects up to 628mm (24.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Elliot Lake. In Elliot Lake, during December, snow falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of snow. In Elliot Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 86.6 days and aggregates up to 958mm (37.72") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elliot Lake, Canada, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Elliot Lake, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elliot Lake are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Elliot Lake, is -3.3°C (26.1°F) and the average low-temperature is -8.2°C (17.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Elliot Lake is 87%.

In Elliot Lake, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

In Elliot Lake, in December, during 16.6 snowfall days, 177mm (6.97") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Elliot Lake, Canada, is 8h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Elliot Lake, Canada, is 2.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elliot Lake is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -3.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 177mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (198mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.6 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).