December weather forecastPowassan, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Powassan, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.1°C (24.6°F) and -9.4°C (15.1°F).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 2.7°C (36.9°F) in November to a freezing cold -4.1°C (24.6°F). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of -9.4°C (15.1°F) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Powassan, Canada, is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Powassan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.3 days and collects up to 669mm (26.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Powassan, Canada. In Powassan, in December, during 20.7 snowfall days, 230mm (9.06") of snow is typically accumulated. In Powassan, during the entire year, snow falls for 113.9 days and aggregates up to 1412mm (55.59") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Powassan, Canada, is 2.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Powassan are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Powassan experiences an average high-temperature of -4.1°C (24.6°F) and a low-temperature of -9.4°C (15.1°F).

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

In Powassan, Canada, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

In Powassan, Canada, during December, snow falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In Powassan, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

In Powassan, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.1h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Powassan.

In Powassan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (74mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 230mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (321mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Powassan, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Powassan, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).