December weather forecastMedicine Hat, Canada
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Medicine Hat, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -3.6°C (25.5°F) and min -10.3°C (13.5°F).Temperature
In Medicine Hat, the months of February and December are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of -3.6°C (25.5°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 12mm (0.47") of rain.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Medicine Hat, Canada, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 77mm (3.03") of snow is typically accumulated. In Medicine Hat, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 538mm (21.18") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Medicine Hat is 4.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -3.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (-3.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -10.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1019.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 15.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).
Average rainfall in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (12mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 77mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medicine Hat, 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: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Medicine Hat, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).
