December weather forecastIgloolik, Canada
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Igloolik, is still a polar cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -19.6°C (-3.3°F) and -23.4°C (-10.1°F).Temperature
Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frigid cold -14°C (6.8°F) in November to a polar cold -19.6°C (-3.3°F). Igloolik registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of -23.4°C (-10.1°F) in December from its daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 94%.Rainfall
In December, in Igloolik, the rain falls for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Igloolik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 42.8 days and collects up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Igloolik, Canada. In Igloolik, in December, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 58mm (2.28") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 115.5 snowfall days, and 431mm (16.97") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.Sunshine
With an average of 0h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Igloolik, Canada.UV index
January through March, May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -19.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (7.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-25.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -23.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-29.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1007.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 94%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (22mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (3mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (9.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 58mm
The month with the highest snowfall is October (71mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 0h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are April, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, May, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 82
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in December
Igloolik, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
