December weather forecastSaanichton, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saanichton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 3.5°C (38.3°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low of 3.5°C (38.3°F), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Saanichton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Saanichton, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 72.5 rainfall days, and 163mm (6.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Saanichton, Canada. In Saanichton, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Saanichton, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Saanichton, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

December is the month when Saanichton experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

In Saanichton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Saanichton, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 22min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Saanichton, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Saanichton, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (9km).