December weather forecastFort McMurray, Canada
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fort McMurray, is also a frigid cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -11.5°C (11.3°F) and an average low of -17.9°C (-0.2°F).Temperature
Fort McMurray's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's subzero cold -4.6°C (23.7°F) to an extremely cold -11.5°C (11.3°F). During the month of December, an average temperature of -17.9°C (-0.2°F) is noted during the nights in Fort McMurray.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 93%.Rainfall
In Fort McMurray, Canada, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.2 rainfall days, and 314mm (12.36") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fort McMurray, Canada, are January through May, September through December. In Fort McMurray, in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 101mm (3.98") of snow. In Fort McMurray, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.4 days and aggregates up to 731mm (28.78") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Fort McMurray, Canada, with an average of 6h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 3:56 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.UV index
January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -11.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -17.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-19.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1018.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.8mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 93%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 101mm
The months with the highest snowfall are March and April (115mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 6h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Fort McMurray, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).
