December weather forecastKitwanga, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kitwanga, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -6°C (21.2°F) and -12.1°C (10.2°F).

Temperature

Kitwanga's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of -6°C (21.2°F) to a low of -12.1°C (10.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 95%.

Rainfall

In Kitwanga, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 516mm (20.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Kitwanga. In Kitwanga, in December, during 18.7 snowfall days, 178mm (7.01") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kitwanga, there are 99.8 snowfall days, and 1106mm (43.54") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Kitwanga, Canada, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 4:13 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kitwanga are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December is the month when Kitwanga, Canada, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -6°C (21.2°F) and a low of -12.1°C (10.2°F).

Kitwanga in December has an average high-temperature of -6°C (21.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -12.1°C (10.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Kitwanga is 95%.

In Kitwanga, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Kitwanga, it is snowing for 18.7 days. Throughout December, 178mm (7.01") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kitwanga.

The average day length in December in Kitwanga, Canada, is 7h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kitwanga, Canada, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 4:13 pm PST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Kitwanga, Canada, is 2.8h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kitwanga, Canada.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 178mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (242mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and December (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Kitwanga, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 4km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3km).