December weather forecastHardisty, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hardisty, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -15.5°C (4.1°F) and an average high of -9.2°C (15.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from -2.5°C (27.5°F) in November to a still freezing cold -9.2°C (15.4°F). In Hardisty, an average nighttime temperature of -15.5°C (4.1°F) is expected during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hardisty, Canada, is 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Hardisty is December, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Hardisty, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 59mm (2.32") of snow is typically accumulated. In Hardisty, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.3 days and aggregates up to 529mm (20.83") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Hardisty, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

In Hardisty, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Hardisty, the average high-temperature is -9.2°C (15.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -15.5°C (4.1°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

December is the month with the least rainfall in Hardisty, Canada. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

In Hardisty, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

In Hardisty, Canada, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Hardisty, Canada, is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

In Hardisty, Canada, the average day length in December is 7h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hardisty, Canada, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.

In Hardisty, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

In Hardisty, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -9.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-16.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 59mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (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
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hardisty, 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 October (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hardisty, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).