December weather forecast
Kitchener, Canada

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Weather in December

Concluding the year, December plunges Kitchener, Canada right back into the thick of winter. The high and low temperatures bring a chill to the cityscape with a high barely above freezing at -0.2°C (31.6°F). The winter wonderland is back in full swing as consistent snowfall covers the city. The increase in snowfall days from November to 17.3 days in December makes the city a playground for winter activities. Despite the bitter cold, the holiday spirit and exquisite snow-covered scenery make the city's weather bearable and indeed charming.

Temperature

Kitchener's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's icy 5.8°C (42.4°F) to a freezing cold -0.2°C (31.6°F). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature in Kitchener holds at -4.6°C (23.7°F).

Humidity

In Kitchener, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Kitchener, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kitchener, there are 157.6 rainfall days, and 681mm (26.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kitchener, during December, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of snow. Throughout the year, in Kitchener, there are 80.1 snowfall days, and 666mm (26.22") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kitchener, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kitchener, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kitchener, Canada, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kitchener?

In Kitchener, -0.2°C (31.6°F) is the average high-temperature and -4.6°C (23.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Kitchener?

The average relative humidity in December in Kitchener, Canada, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kitchener?

In Kitchener, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kitchener in December?

In Kitchener, Canada, during December, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kitchener?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kitchener, Canada, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kitchener?

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kitchener?

On the first day of December in Kitchener, Canada, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kitchener?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kitchener is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kitchener?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kitchener?

In Kitchener, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average temperature in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average pressure in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average humidity in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 122mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (164mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average UV index in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Kitchener, Canada

Average visibility in December - Kitchener, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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