December weather forecastPictou, Canada
December weather for Pictou, Canada: In Pictou, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In Pictou, Canada, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 99mm (3.9") of snow is typically accumulated.
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pictou, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -3.5°C (25.7°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F).Temperature
Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F) to an icy 1.3°C (34.3°F). Pictou experiences an average nighttime temperature of -3.5°C (25.7°F) in December, reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Pictou is 85%.Rainfall
In Pictou, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In Pictou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.2 days and collects up to 709mm (27.91") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Pictou are January through May, October through December. In Pictou, Canada, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 99mm (3.9") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.6 snowfall days, and 661mm (26.02") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Pictou, Canada, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: 1.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -3.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9°C).
Average pressure in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 72mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (47mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 99mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (170mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Pictou, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).
