December weather forecast
Essex, Canada

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Essex, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.2°C (28°F) and 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature drops from a chilly 7.6°C (45.7°F) in November to a wintry 1.9°C (35.4°F). The average low-temperature, in Essex, is -2.2°C (28°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Essex is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 731mm (28.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Essex are January through May, October through December. In Essex, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 40mm (1.57") of snow. Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 321mm (12.64") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Essex, with an average of 9h and 10min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Essex, Canada, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Essex. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Essex?

In Essex, in December, the average high-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -2.2°C (28°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Essex?

In Essex, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Essex?

In Essex, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Essex in December?

In Essex, Canada, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Essex?

December has the shortest days of the year in Essex, Canada, with an average of 9h and 10min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Essex?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Essex?

On the first day of December in Essex, Canada, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Essex?

The average sunshine duration in December in Essex is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Essex?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Essex.

What is the UV index reading in December in Essex?

In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Essex, Canada

Average temperature in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Essex, Canada

Average pressure in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Essex, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Essex, Canada

Average humidity in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Essex, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (35mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Essex, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Essex, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (93mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Essex, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Essex, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 10min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 13min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 10min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Essex, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Essex, Canada

Average UV index in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Essex, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Essex, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Essex, Canada

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

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

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