December weather forecastFort Steele, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Steele, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and an average low of -12.6°C (9.3°F).

Temperature

Fort Steele reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring -4.8°C (23.4°F) at the peak and -12.6°C (9.3°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Fort Steele, Canada, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Steele, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 276mm (10.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Fort Steele. In Fort Steele, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 86mm (3.39") of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Steele, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.2 days and aggregates up to 603mm (23.74") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fort Steele, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Fort Steele, Canada, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -12.6°C (9.3°F).

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low-temperature of -12.6°C (9.3°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

In Fort Steele, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Fort Steele, Canada, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 86mm (3.39") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Steele, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Fort Steele, Canada, is 8h and 13min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Fort Steele, Canada, is 5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Steele, Canada, are February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Fort Steele, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (7.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-12.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 86mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (108mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Fort Steele, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).