December weather forecast
Rankin Inlet, Canada

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a dangerously cold month in Rankin Inlet, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -21.9°C (-7.4°F) and -29.4°C (-20.9°F).

Temperature

The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frigid cold -13°C (8.6°F) in November to a dangerously cold -21.9°C (-7.4°F). Rankin Inlet observes an average nighttime low-temperature of -29.4°C (-20.9°F) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70.2%.

Rainfall

December is the last month it rains. During 0.1 rainfall days, in December, Rankin Inlet aggregates 0mm (0") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 rainfall days, and 182mm (7.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Rankin Inlet, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 133mm (5.24") of snow is accumulated. In Rankin Inlet, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.2 days and aggregates up to 1320mm (51.97") of snow.

Sea temperature

April and December, with an average sea temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: When swimming, this state is excessively cold, posing a lethal risk. Absent the protection of insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia is likely to occur immediately.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rankin Inlet is December, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:11 am and sunset at 2:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Rankin Inlet, sunrise is at 9:40 am and sunset at 2:42 pm CST.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rankin Inlet in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rankin Inlet, is -21.9°C (-7.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to -29.4°C (-20.9°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Rankin Inlet?

In December, the average relative humidity in Rankin Inlet, Canada, is 70.2%.

What is the last month it rains in Rankin Inlet?

December is the last month it rains in Rankin Inlet, Canada. During 0.1 rainfall days, in December, Rankin Inlet aggregates 0mm (0") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Rankin Inlet?

In December, in Rankin Inlet, Canada, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 133mm (5.24") of snow is accumulated.

What months are the sea coldest in Rankin Inlet?

April and December, with an average sea temperature of -1.7°C (28.9°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Rankin Inlet.

What is the sea temperature in December in Rankin Inlet?

In Rankin Inlet, in December, the average water temperature is -1.7°C (28.9°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rankin Inlet?

December has the shortest days of the year in Rankin Inlet, Canada, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rankin Inlet have in December?

In Rankin Inlet, the average day length in December is 5h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rankin Inlet?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:11 am and sunset at 2:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rankin Inlet, sunrise is at 9:40 am and sunset at 2:42 pm CST.
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Average temperature in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average temperature in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -29.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (6.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-34.4°C).

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Average humidity in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average humidity in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 70.2%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (84.5%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (66.2%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57.2mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and March (0 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 133mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (255mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average sea temperature in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in December: -1.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (6.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are April and December (-1.7°C).

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Average daylight in December
Rankin Inlet, Canada

Average daylight in December - Rankin Inlet, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

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Rankin Inlet, Canada

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