December weather forecastRed Deer Hill, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Red Deer Hill, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -16.8°C (1.8°F) and max -10.7°C (12.7°F).

Temperature

In Red Deer Hill, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's freezing cold -2.8°C (27°F) to an extremely cold -10.7°C (12.7°F). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of -16.8°C (1.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Red Deer Hill. In Red Deer Hill, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 56mm (2.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Red Deer Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 100.7 days and aggregates up to 652mm (25.67") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:16 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Red Deer Hill, the average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is -10.7°C (12.7°F) and the low-temperature is -16.8°C (1.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In Red Deer Hill, during December, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In Red Deer Hill, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 56mm (2.2") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

In Red Deer Hill, the average day length in December is 7h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:16 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Red Deer Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -10.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-10.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -16.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-19.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (13km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and December (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 56mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (140mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Red Deer Hill, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Red Deer Hill, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).