December weather forecastNorman Wells, Canada
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Norman Wells, is also an arctic cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -19.2°C (-2.6°F) and min -24.5°C (-12.1°F).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frigid cold -13.8°C (7.2°F) to a polar cold -19.2°C (-2.6°F). An average low-temperature of -24.5°C (-12.1°F) is common during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 93%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall in Norman Wells. Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Norman Wells, in December, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 73mm (2.87") of snow. Throughout the year, in Norman Wells, there are 119.5 snowfall days, and 795mm (31.3") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Norman Wells is December, with an average of 3h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:04 am and sunset at 3:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:39 am and sunset at 3:22 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Norman Wells are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -19.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-20°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -24.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-25.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1017.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1010.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (8.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 93%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (53%).
Average rainfall in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (9mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 73mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (134mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (17.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 3h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are June and December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Norman Wells, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Norman Wells, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5km).
