December weather forecast
Onion Lake, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Onion Lake, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between -9.2°C (15.4°F) and -15.5°C (4.1°F).

Temperature

A shift in Onion Lake's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a subzero cold -2.5°C (27.5°F) to a still freezing cold -9.2°C (15.4°F). In the month of December, Onion Lake records a consistent average low-temperature of -15.5°C (4.1°F).

Humidity

In Onion Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 59mm (2.32") of snow is accumulated. In Onion Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.3 days and aggregates up to 529mm (20.83") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Onion Lake, Canada, is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:15 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Onion Lake is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -9.2°C (15.4°F) and a low-temperature of -15.5°C (4.1°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Onion Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Onion Lake in December?
In Onion Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In Onion Lake, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 59mm (2.32") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Onion Lake.
How many hours of daylight does Onion Lake have in December?
In December, the average day length is 7h and 32min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:15 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.
How many hours of sunshine does Onion Lake have in December?
In Onion Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -9.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-16.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 59mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and October (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Onion Lake, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).

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