December weather forecastSainte-Dorothée, Canada
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sainte-Dorothée, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -7.8°C (18°F) and an average high of -2.5°C (27.5°F).Temperature
Sainte-Dorothée in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cold 4.8°C (40.6°F) to a freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F). An average temperature of -7.8°C (18°F) is recorded in Sainte-Dorothée during the nights in December.Humidity
In Sainte-Dorothée, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Sainte-Dorothée, Canada, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sainte-Dorothée, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 778mm (30.63") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Sainte-Dorothée. In Sainte-Dorothée, Canada, during December, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of snow. In Sainte-Dorothée, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.4 days and aggregates up to 975mm (38.39") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Sainte-Dorothée, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sainte-Dorothée, Canada, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Sainte-Dorothée is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average high temperature in December: -2.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -7.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average wind speed in December: 13km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average rainfall in December: 67mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (49mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average snowfall in December: 185mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (263mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Sainte-Dorothée, Canada
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).
