December weather forecast
Red Deer, Canada

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Weather in December

Come December, and winter is in full swing in Red Deer. The city sees its lowest temperature of the year, going down to -12.8°C (9°F). The snowfall caps at around 79mm (3.11"), less compared to November but still significant. With the breathtaking, snowy landscape and the festive season at its peak, it’s like walking in a winter wonderland.

Temperature

Red Deer's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of -6.3°C (20.7°F) and lows of -12.8°C (9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Red Deer, Canada, are February and December Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 11mm (0.43") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, in Red Deer, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 79mm (3.11") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Deer, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 686mm (27.01") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Red Deer, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Red Deer, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In Red Deer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Red Deer?

Red Deer witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of -6.3°C (20.7°F) and a low of -12.8°C (9°F).

How cold is it in Red Deer in December?

In Red Deer, -6.3°C (20.7°F) is the average high-temperature and -12.8°C (9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Red Deer?

The average relative humidity in December in Red Deer, Canada, is 85%.

What is the driest month in Red Deer?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 11mm (0.43") of rain.

How much does it rain in Red Deer in December?

In Red Deer, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Red Deer in December?

In Red Deer, Canada, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Red Deer?

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Red Deer.

What is the average length of the day in December in Red Deer?

In December, the average day length in Red Deer, Canada, is 7h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Red Deer?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Red Deer, Canada, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Red Deer?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Red Deer is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Red Deer?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average temperature in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average pressure in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average humidity in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 79mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (116mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average UV index in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Red Deer, Canada

Average visibility in December - Red Deer, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (8km).

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