December weather forecastInuvik, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a life-threatening cold month in Inuvik, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -26.7°C (-16.1°F) and an average high of -21.1°C (-6°F).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from an arctic cold -15.4°C (4.3°F) in November to a dangerously cold -21.1°C (-6°F). An average low-temperature of -26.7°C (-16.1°F) is observed during December nights in Inuvik.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 95%.

Rainfall

In Inuvik, in December, during 1.2 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Inuvik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 64.1 days and collects up to 185mm (7.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Inuvik, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of snow. In Inuvik, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 131.9 days and aggregates up to 683mm (26.89") of snow.

Daylight

In December, the average length of the day in Inuvik is 0h and 13min.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Inuvik is 0.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Inuvik in December has an average high-temperature of -21.1°C (-6°F) and an average low-temperature of -26.7°C (-16.1°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 95%.

In December, in Inuvik, Canada, the rain falls for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Inuvik, Canada, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of snow.

In Inuvik, Canada, the average day length in December is 0h and 13min.

The average sunshine duration in December in Inuvik is 0.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Inuvik are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Inuvik is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -21.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-21.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -26.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-27.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (30mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 76mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (111mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 12min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Inuvik, 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 January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Inuvik, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 4km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4km).