December weather forecastLoretteville, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Loretteville, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -11.1°C (12°F) and -4.8°C (23.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from an icy 2.5°C (36.5°F) in November to a subzero cold -4.8°C (23.4°F). The month of December records an average low-temperature of -11.1°C (12°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Loretteville is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, in Loretteville, Canada, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. In Loretteville, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 586mm (23.07") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Loretteville. In Loretteville, Canada, in December, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 159mm (6.26") of snow. In Loretteville, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 89 days and aggregates up to 931mm (36.65") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Loretteville, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Loretteville. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Loretteville, -4.8°C (23.4°F) is the average high-temperature and -11.1°C (12°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In Loretteville, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Loretteville, Canada, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.

In Loretteville, during December, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 159mm (6.26") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Loretteville, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In Loretteville, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 36min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:07 pm EST.

In Loretteville, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Loretteville.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Loretteville 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
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (35mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 159mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (194mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Loretteville, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is May (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).