December weather forecastEsquimalt, Canada
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Esquimalt, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).Temperature
Esquimalt's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) to a low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Esquimalt is 82%.Rainfall
In Esquimalt, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Esquimalt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.5 days and collects up to 163mm (6.42") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Esquimalt, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated. In Esquimalt, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Esquimalt is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Esquimalt are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 11.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 24mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (3mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 5mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Esquimalt, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Esquimalt, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (9km).
