December weather forecastKamloops, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kamloops, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -4.2°C (24.4°F) and an average low of -11.6°C (11.1°F).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of -4.2°C (24.4°F) and an average low of -11.6°C (11.1°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Kamloops is 93%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kamloops, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 408mm (16.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kamloops are January through April, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Kamloops. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 95mm (3.74") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kamloops, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as -4.2°C (24.4°F) and as low as -11.6°C (11.1°F).

During December, Kamloops experiences an average high-temperature of -4.2°C (24.4°F) and a low-temperature of -11.6°C (11.1°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Kamloops is 93%.

In Kamloops, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of snow.

In December, in Kamloops, Canada, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 95mm (3.74") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kamloops, Canada.

In December, the average day length in Kamloops, Canada, is 8h and 4min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kamloops, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Kamloops is 3.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kamloops, Canada, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kamloops, Canada, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-11.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 95mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (95mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kamloops, 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: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kamloops, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Kamloops, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).