December weather forecastNew Westminster, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in New Westminster, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -0.2°C (31.6°F) and 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 3.5°C (38.3°F) and lows at -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Humidity

In New Westminster, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in New Westminster, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout December, 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Westminster, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1584mm (62.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In New Westminster, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of snow. In New Westminster, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.7 days and aggregates up to 366mm (14.41") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in New Westminster, Canada, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in New Westminster is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

With average high and low temperatures of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and -0.2°C (31.6°F) respectively, December is New Westminster's coldest month.

The high-temperature, in December, in New Westminster, records 3.5°C (38.3°F), while the low-temperature is -0.2°C (31.6°F).

In New Westminster, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In December, in New Westminster, Canada, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout December, 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

In New Westminster, Canada, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 92mm (3.62") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in New Westminster is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

In New Westminster, the average day length in December is 8h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Westminster, Canada, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

December has the least sunshine of the year in New Westminster, Canada, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in New Westminster, Canada, is 3.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in New Westminster, Canada, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).

Average pressure in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 213mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (247mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 92mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (111mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
New Westminster, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).