December weather forecastHigh Prairie, Canada
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in High Prairie, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -9.2°C (15.4°F) and -15.4°C (4.3°F).Temperature
The month of December, characterized by an average high of -9.2°C (15.4°F) and a low of -15.4°C (4.3°F), is recognized as the coldest.Humidity
In High Prairie, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.6 rainfall days, and 284mm (11.18") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In High Prairie, during December, snow falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 88.3 snowfall days, and 691mm (27.2") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:13 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -9.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-9.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -15.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).
Average pressure in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1018.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010mbar).
Average wind speed in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (56%).
Average rainfall in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 14mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (10mm).
Average rainfall days in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 103mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (115mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
High Prairie, 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, March and October (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
High Prairie, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5km).
