December weather forecast
Portage la Prairie, Canada

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Portage la Prairie, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -14.5°C (5.9°F) and -9°C (15.8°F).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 0.1°C (32.2°F) in November to a freezing cold -9°C (15.8°F). During the month of December, Portage la Prairie's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of -14.5°C (5.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Portage la Prairie is 91%.

Rainfall

In Portage la Prairie, in December, during 1.1 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 368mm (14.49") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Portage la Prairie. In Portage la Prairie, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 42mm (1.65") of snow is typically accumulated. In Portage la Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.3 days and aggregates up to 374mm (14.72") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Portage la Prairie is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Portage la Prairie, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Portage la Prairie?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Portage la Prairie, is -9°C (15.8°F), while the average low-temperature is -14.5°C (5.9°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Portage la Prairie?

In December, the average relative humidity in Portage la Prairie, Canada, is 91%.

How much does it rain in Portage la Prairie in December?

In Portage la Prairie, in December, during 1.1 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Portage la Prairie in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portage la Prairie?

December has the shortest days of the year in Portage la Prairie, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Portage la Prairie?

In Portage la Prairie, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Portage la Prairie?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Portage la Prairie, Canada, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Portage la Prairie?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Portage la Prairie, Canada, is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Portage la Prairie?

The months with the lowest UV index in Portage la Prairie are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Portage la Prairie?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Portage la Prairie, Canada, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average temperature in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-10.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -14.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-17.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average pressure in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average humidity in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 42mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (66mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average UV index in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Portage la Prairie, Canada

Average visibility in December - Portage la Prairie, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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