December weather forecastKugluktuk, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a dangerously cold month in Kugluktuk, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -28.6°C (-19.5°F) and -20.3°C (-4.5°F).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's frigid cold -14.8°C (5.4°F) to a dangerously cold -20.3°C (-4.5°F). Kugluktuk observes an average nighttime temperature of -28.6°C (-19.5°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Kugluktuk, Canada, is 77.8%.

Rainfall

February, March, November and December are months without rainfall in Kugluktuk.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In December, in Kugluktuk, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 219mm (8.62") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.7 snowfall days, and 1821mm (71.69") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Kugluktuk are January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F).
Note: While swimming, this scenario is perilously cold, dangerous, and potentially fatal. Hypothermia is almost imminent without proper insulated waterproof attire.

Daylight

In December, the average length of the day is 0h and 33min.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:14 am and sunset at 1:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:33 pm and sunset at 12:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Kugluktuk, with an average of 0h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 0 during December translates into these guidelines:
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. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kugluktuk, is -20.3°C (-4.5°F) and the average low-temperature is -28.6°C (-19.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Kugluktuk is 77.8%.

February, March, November and December are months without rainfall.

In Kugluktuk, in December, it doesn't rain. In January, it rains.

In Kugluktuk, in December, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 219mm (8.62") of snow.

January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

In Kugluktuk, Canada, in December, the average water temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

The average day length in December is 0h and 33min.

On the first day of December in Kugluktuk, Canada, sunrise is at 11:14 am and sunset at 1:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:33 pm and sunset at 12:53 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Kugluktuk, with an average of 0h of sunshine.

In Kugluktuk, the average sunshine duration in December is 0h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kugluktuk are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

-14.8°C

-20.3°C

-23.2°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

255mm

219mm

196mm

Average snowfall days

13.4

11.6

10.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average high temperature in December: -20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-23.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: -28.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-32°C).

Average humidity in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average humidity in December: 77.8%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (84.7%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64.8%).

Average rainfall in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (44.9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March, November and December (0 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average snowfall in December: 219mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (350mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average sea temperature in December: -0.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (4.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April and December (-0.3°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 0h and 36min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Average UV index in December
Kugluktuk, Canada

Average UV index in December: 0

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 0).