December weather forecastNipigon, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Nipigon, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -10.8°C (12.6°F) and an average high of -5.5°C (22.1°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cold 1.3°C (34.3°F) to a subzero cold -5.5°C (22.1°F). Nipigon experiences a consistent average temperature of -10.8°C (12.6°F) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Nipigon is 89%.

Rainfall

In Nipigon, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nipigon, Canada, there are 113.3 rainfall days, and 493mm (19.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nipigon are January through May, September through December. In Nipigon, in December, snow falls for 13.7 days, with typically accumulated 104mm (4.09") of snow. Throughout the year, in Nipigon, there are 79.7 snowfall days, and 709mm (27.91") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nipigon.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Nipigon, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Nipigon, Canada. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Nipigon, is -5.5°C (22.1°F), while the average low-temperature is -10.8°C (12.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Nipigon, Canada, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 104mm (4.09") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

In Nipigon, the average day length in December is 8h and 19min.

On the first day of December in Nipigon, Canada, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Nipigon is 2.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Nipigon.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 104mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (112mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Nipigon, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Nipigon, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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