December weather forecast
Markdale, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Markdale, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.1°C (24.6°F) and max -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Temperature

Markdale observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's icy 5.5°C (41.9°F) to a freezing cold -0.2°C (31.6°F). In Markdale, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to -4.1°C (24.6°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Markdale, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation. In Markdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 668mm (26.3") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Markdale, in December, snow falls for 17.1 days, with typically accumulated 192mm (7.56") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 87.2 snowfall days, and 833mm (32.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Markdale, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Markdale?
In Markdale, -0.2°C (31.6°F) is the average high-temperature and -4.1°C (24.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Markdale?
In December, the average relative humidity in Markdale, Canada, is 87%.
How many days does it rain in December in Markdale?
In Markdale, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in Markdale in December?
In Markdale, Canada, in December, snow falls for 17.1 days, with typically accumulated 192mm (7.56") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Markdale?
The month with the shortest days in Markdale, Canada, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Markdale have in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 55min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Markdale?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Markdale, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Markdale?
In Markdale, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 2h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Markdale?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Markdale.
What is the UV index reading in December in Markdale?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Markdale, Canada, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Markdale, Canada
Average temperature in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Markdale, Canada
Average pressure in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Markdale, Canada
Average wind speed in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Markdale, Canada
Average humidity in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Markdale, Canada
Average rainfall in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Markdale, Canada
Average rainfall days in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December - Markdale, Canada
Average snowfall in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 192mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (204mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Markdale, Canada
Average snowfall days in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Markdale, Canada
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Markdale, Canada
Average sunshine days in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Markdale, Canada
Average UV index in December
Markdale, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Markdale, Canada
Average cloud cover in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December - Markdale, Canada
Average visibility in December
Markdale, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).

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