December weather forecastOpasatika, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Opasatika, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -8.3°C (17.1°F) and -15.4°C (4.3°F).

Temperature

Opasatika's December weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a wintry 0°C (32°F) in November to a subzero cold -8.3°C (17.1°F). Opasatika's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a polar cold -15.4°C (4.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Opasatika is 94%.

Rainfall

In Opasatika, during December, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Opasatika, there are 111.6 rainfall days, and 514mm (20.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Opasatika, it is snowing for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 174mm (6.85") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Opasatika, there are 114.9 snowfall days, and 1280mm (50.39") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Opasatika, Canada, is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Opasatika, the average sunshine in December is 1.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Opasatika, records -8.3°C (17.1°F), while the low-temperature is -15.4°C (4.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Opasatika is 94%.

In Opasatika, Canada, in December, during 2.1 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Opasatika, Canada, it is snowing for 18.2 days. Throughout December, 174mm (6.85") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Opasatika, the average day length in December is 8h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Opasatika, Canada, is 1.6h.

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

In Opasatika, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-20.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (95%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 174mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (247mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 84

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 88).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Opasatika, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4km).