December weather forecast
Resolute, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a dangerously cold month in Resolute, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -24.5°C (-12.1°F) and an average low of -31.3°C (-24.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a polar cold -19.5°C (-3.1°F) in November to a life-threatening cold -24.5°C (-12.1°F). Throughout the December nights, Resolute encounters a low-temperature of -31.3°C (-24.3°F).

Humidity

In Resolute, Canada, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Resolute, rain does not fall in January through April, November and December.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Resolute, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of snow. Throughout the year, in Resolute, there are 93 snowfall days, and 1113mm (43.82") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Resolute are January through May, November and December, with an average sea temperature of -2°C (28.4°F).
Note: Within the context of swimming, this scenario is life-threatening. Instant loss of control over breathing impairs cognitive functions. It is essential to use a specialized swimsuit to mitigate thermal loss.

Daylight

January, May through July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

Sunshine

January, February, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Resolute.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Resolute. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 0 in December translates into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Resolute in December?
In Resolute, -24.5°C (-12.1°F) is the average high-temperature and -31.3°C (-24.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Resolute?
In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.
What is the driest month in Resolute?
In Resolute, rain does not fall in January through April, November and December.
How many days does it snow in December in Resolute?
In December, in Resolute, Canada, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 66mm (2.6") of snow is accumulated.
When is the sea coldest in Resolute?
The months with the coldest seawater in Resolute, Canada, are January through May, November and December, with an average sea temperature of -2°C (28.4°F).
What is the water temperature in December in Resolute?
In Resolute, the average seawater temperature in December is -2°C (28.4°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.
What are the months with the shortest days in Resolute?
The months with the shortest days in Resolute are January, May through July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Resolute?
In Resolute, the average day length in December is 0h and 0min.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Resolute?
The months with the least sunshine in Resolute are January, February, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Resolute?
The average sunshine duration in December in Resolute is 0h.
When is the lowest UV index in Resolute?
The months with the lowest UV index in Resolute, Canada, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.
What is the UV index reading in December in Resolute?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Resolute, Canada, is 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index
Average temperature in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (7.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-29°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -31.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (1.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-35.8°C).

Average humidity in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (88.5%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (64.4%).

Average rainfall in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (23.2mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March, April, November and December (0 days).

Average snowfall in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 66mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (189mm).
The month with the least snowfall is February (43mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (13.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (3.2 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in December: -2°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (-2°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is April (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Average UV index in December
Resolute, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 0

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 0).

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