December weather forecast
Kirkland, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kirkland, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -7.8°C (18°F) and -2.2°C (28°F).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 5°C (41°F) to a subzero cold -2.2°C (28°F). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of -7.8°C (18°F) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kirkland, Canada, is 86%.

Rainfall

In Kirkland, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Kirkland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.5 days and collects up to 712mm (28.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kirkland, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 135mm (5.31") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kirkland, Canada, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 769mm (30.28") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkland, Canada, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kirkland in December?
In Kirkland, in December, the average high-temperature is -2.2°C (28°F), and the average low-temperature is -7.8°C (18°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Kirkland?
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.
How many days does it rain in December in Kirkland?
In Kirkland, Canada, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Kirkland?
In Kirkland, Canada, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 135mm (5.31") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Kirkland?
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkland, Canada.
How many hours of daylight does Kirkland have in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kirkland?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Kirkland?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kirkland?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kirkland, Canada.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Kirkland?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kirkland is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -2.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (48mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 135mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (208mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Kirkland, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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