December weather forecast
Medicine Hat, Canada

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Medicine Hat, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -10.3°C (13.5°F) and an average high of -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Temperature

Medicine Hat witnesses its lowest temperatures during February and December, when the average high-temperature reaches -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Medicine Hat when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 77mm (3.03") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 538mm (21.18") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Medicine Hat is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Medicine Hat?

Medicine Hat's average lowest temperatures are recorded in February and December, reaching a high of -3.6°C (25.5°F).

How cold is it in Medicine Hat in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -3.6°C (25.5°F) and -10.3°C (13.5°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Medicine Hat?

The most humid month in Medicine Hat, Canada, is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December in Medicine Hat?

In December, the average relative humidity in Medicine Hat, Canada, is 83%.

What is the driest month in Medicine Hat?

The months with the least rainfall in Medicine Hat, Canada, are January and December Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 12mm (0.47") of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Medicine Hat?

In Medicine Hat, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Medicine Hat?

In Medicine Hat, Canada, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 77mm (3.03") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Medicine Hat?

December has the shortest days of the year in Medicine Hat, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Medicine Hat?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Medicine Hat?

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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Medicine Hat?

In Medicine Hat, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in December in Medicine Hat?

In Medicine Hat, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average pressure in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average humidity in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average snowfall days in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Medicine Hat, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average UV index in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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Average visibility in December
Medicine Hat, Canada

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).

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