December weather forecastRainbow Lake, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rainbow Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -20°C (-4°F) and -9°C (15.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from -6°C (21.2°F) in November to a still freezing cold -9°C (15.8°F). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a polar cold -20°C (-4°F).

Rainfall

In Rainbow Lake, Canada, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Rainbow Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99 days and collects up to 414mm (16.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:22 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:46 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 0 during December leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is -9°C (15.8°F) and the low-temperature is -20°C (-4°F).

In Rainbow Lake, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 6h and 28min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:22 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:46 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 1h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Rainbow Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Rainbow Lake, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-13°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-23°C).

Average rainfall in December
Rainbow Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rainbow Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rainbow Lake, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h).

Average UV index in December
Rainbow Lake, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 0

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 0).