December weather forecastNakusp, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nakusp, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -13.4°C (7.9°F) and max -5.3°C (22.5°F).

Temperature

Nakusp records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of -5.3°C (22.5°F) and a low of -13.4°C (7.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 94%.

Rainfall

In Nakusp, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Nakusp, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 805mm (31.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 320mm (12.6") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 3:58 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Nakusp is 3.9h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of -5.3°C (22.5°F) and a low of -13.4°C (7.9°F), is the coldest month in Nakusp.

In Nakusp, in December, the average high-temperature is -5.3°C (22.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -13.4°C (7.9°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 94%.

In December, in Nakusp, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Nakusp, Canada. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 320mm (12.6") of snow.

In Nakusp, Canada, during December, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 320mm (12.6") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Nakusp, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 8min.

On the first day of December in Nakusp, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 3:58 pm PST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Nakusp, Canada, is 3.9h.

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

In Nakusp, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -13.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (6.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (6.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (41mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 320mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (320mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Nakusp, 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
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).