December weather forecast
Kuujjuaq, Canada

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frigid cold month in Kuujjuaq, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -22.5°C (-8.5°F) and an average high of -14.1°C (6.6°F).

Temperature

The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a subzero cold -4.7°C (23.5°F) in November to a frigid cold -14.1°C (6.6°F). In December, the nighttime temperature in Kuujjuaq lowers to an average of -22.5°C (-8.5°F).

Rainfall

December is the last month it rains. During 0.6 rainfall days, in December, Kuujjuaq aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kuujjuaq, there are 84 rainfall days, and 296mm (11.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kuujjuaq are January through December. In Kuujjuaq, during December, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 362mm (14.25") of snow. Throughout the year, in Kuujjuaq, there are 114.3 snowfall days, and 2517mm (99.09") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 2:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 2:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kuujjuaq, the average sunshine in December is 1.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 0 translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.