December weather forecastFort-Coulonge, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fort-Coulonge, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -9°C (15.8°F) and an average high of -3.5°C (25.7°F).

Temperature

During Fort-Coulonge's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from an icy 3.8°C (38.8°F) in November to a freezing cold -3.5°C (25.7°F). An average low-temperature of -9°C (15.8°F) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In Fort-Coulonge, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Fort-Coulonge, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126 rainfall days, and 575mm (22.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort-Coulonge are January through May, October through December. In Fort-Coulonge, in December, during 16.3 snowfall days, 172mm (6.77") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort-Coulonge, Canada, there are 81.7 snowfall days, and 1025mm (40.35") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort-Coulonge, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fort-Coulonge, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fort-Coulonge is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort-Coulonge, Canada, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fort-Coulonge, is -3.5°C (25.7°F) and the average low-temperature is -9°C (15.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Fort-Coulonge, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

In Fort-Coulonge, in December, during 16.3 snowfall days, 172mm (6.77") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort-Coulonge, Canada, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

In Fort-Coulonge, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort-Coulonge.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -3.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 172mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (239mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort-Coulonge, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort-Coulonge, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

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

Average visibility in December
Fort-Coulonge, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).