December weather forecastLa Tuque, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in La Tuque, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -9.3°C (15.3°F) and an average high of -3.8°C (25.2°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, La Tuque sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a wintry 3.7°C (38.7°F) in November to a freezing cold -3.8°C (25.2°F). Throughout the December nights, La Tuque encounters a low-temperature of -9.3°C (15.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In La Tuque, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Tuque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.8 days and collects up to 774mm (30.47") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in La Tuque are January through May, October through December. In La Tuque, Canada, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 205mm (8.07") of snow is typically accumulated. In La Tuque, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.8 days and aggregates up to 1077mm (42.4") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in La Tuque, Canada, is 3.6h.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in La Tuque, Canada, vary between a high-temperature of -3.8°C (25.2°F) and a low-temperature of -9.3°C (15.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In La Tuque, Canada, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.

In La Tuque, Canada, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 205mm (8.07") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in La Tuque is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In La Tuque, the average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

On the first day of December in La Tuque, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:10 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in La Tuque are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in La Tuque is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -3.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.6°C).

Average pressure in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (50mm).

Average rainfall days in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 205mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (273mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

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
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
La Tuque, 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, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
La Tuque, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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