December weather forecastRiverhurst, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Riverhurst, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -6°C (21.2°F) and an average low of -12.3°C (9.9°F).

Temperature

In Riverhurst, the average high-temperature in December drops from an icy 1.3°C (34.3°F) in November to a freezing cold -6°C (21.2°F). Throughout December, Riverhurst's nights cool down to an average of -12.3°C (9.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Riverhurst, Canada, is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Riverhurst, during December, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 snowfall days, and 560mm (22.05") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Riverhurst, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Riverhurst, Canada, is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Riverhurst, -6°C (21.2°F) is the average high-temperature and -12.3°C (9.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity in Riverhurst is 87%.

The month with the least rainfall in Riverhurst, Canada, is December, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Riverhurst, Canada, during December, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Riverhurst, Canada, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Riverhurst, Canada, is 8h and 1min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Riverhurst is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Riverhurst, Canada, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-6.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 83mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Riverhurst, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).