December weather forecast
Medicine 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
Temperatures reach their minimum during February and December, recording an average high-temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F).
How cold is it in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Medicine Hat, is -3.6°C (25.5°F), while the average low-temperature is -10.3°C (13.5°F).
What is the most humid month?
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Medicine Hat, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.
What is the driest month?
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.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Medicine Hat, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In Medicine Hat, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Medicine Hat have in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 10min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December in Medicine Hat, 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 December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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 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).

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).

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