December weather forecastHigh River, Canada
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in High River, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -11.5°C (11.3°F) and -4.8°C (23.4°F).Temperature
December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -11.5°C (11.3°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in High River, Canada, is 80%.Rainfall
In December, in High River, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In High River, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.1 days and collects up to 288mm (11.34") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In High River, Canada, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 78mm (3.07") of snow is typically accumulated. In High River, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.3 days and aggregates up to 629mm (24.76") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in High River, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in High River, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
In High River, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
High River, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -4.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -11.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-11.5°C).
Average pressure in December
High River, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1019mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.8mbar).
Average wind speed in December
High River, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 12km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
High River, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).
Average rainfall in December
High River, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).
Average rainfall days in December
High River, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
High River, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 78mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (102mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
High River, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
High River, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
High River, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
High River, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
High River, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
High River, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November and December (9km).
