December weather forecast
Penhold, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Penhold, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -12.8°C (9°F) and an average high of -6.3°C (20.7°F).

Temperature

In Penhold, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -6.3°C (20.7°F) at the peak and -12.8°C (9°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 79mm (3.11") of snow is accumulated. In Penhold, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.8 days and aggregates up to 686mm (27.01") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 4:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Penhold, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In Penhold, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?
In Penhold, December records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at -6.3°C (20.7°F) and reaching a low of -12.8°C (9°F).
How cold is December?
Penhold in December has an average high-temperature of -6.3°C (20.7°F) and an average low-temperature of -12.8°C (9°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.
What is the driest month?
February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of rain.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Penhold, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Penhold, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 7h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 4:33 pm MST.
How many hours of sunshine does Penhold have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Penhold is 4.7h.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 79mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (116mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Penhold, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (8km).

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