December weather forecast
Fort Nelson, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still an extremely cold month in Fort Nelson, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -12.8°C (9°F) and -20°C (-4°F).

Temperature

In Fort Nelson, the month of December is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of -12.8°C (9°F) and a low of -20°C (-4°F).

Humidity

In Fort Nelson, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Fort Nelson, Canada, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 90mm (3.54") of snow is accumulated. In Fort Nelson, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.2 days and aggregates up to 754mm (29.69") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:02 am and sunset at 3:25 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Fort Nelson, Canada, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
December is the month when Fort Nelson, Canada, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -12.8°C (9°F) and a low of -20°C (-4°F).
How cold is it in December?
In December, in Fort Nelson, the average high-temperature is -12.8°C (9°F), and the average low-temperature is -20°C (-4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in December?
In Fort Nelson, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 90mm (3.54") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 24min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Fort Nelson have in December?
In December, the average day length is 6h and 23min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:02 am and sunset at 3:25 pm PST.
How many hours of sunshine does Fort Nelson have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average temperature in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-20.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average pressure in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average wind speed in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average humidity in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).

Average rainfall in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average rainfall in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average snowfall in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 90mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (123mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average UV index in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December - Fort Nelson, Canada
Average visibility in December
Fort Nelson, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4km).

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