December weather forecastMatagami, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Matagami, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -14.6°C (5.7°F) and -8.5°C (16.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Matagami's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's subzero cold -0.6°C (30.9°F) to a still freezing cold -8.5°C (16.7°F). In December, the temperature in Matagami, Canada, drops to an average of -14.6°C (5.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In Matagami, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

Rainfall

In Matagami, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Matagami, Canada, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 589mm (23.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Matagami, in December, snow falls for 23 days, with typically accumulated 257mm (10.12") of snow. In Matagami, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 144.2 days and aggregates up to 1717mm (67.6") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, in Matagami, Canada, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 1.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Matagami experiences an average high-temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F) and a low-temperature of -14.6°C (5.7°F).

In Matagami, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

In Matagami, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Matagami, Canada, in December, snow falls for 23 days, with typically accumulated 257mm (10.12") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Matagami.

The average day length in December in Matagami, Canada, is 8h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Matagami, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm EST.

In Matagami, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Matagami are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Matagami, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-12.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-21.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 257mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (295mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 23 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 85

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 92).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Matagami, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5km).