December weather forecast
Sainte-Foy, Canada

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sainte-Foy, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between -4.7°C (23.5°F) and -11°C (12.2°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Sainte-Foy's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a wintry 2.6°C (36.7°F) in November to a subzero cold -4.7°C (23.5°F). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature in Sainte-Foy averages to an extreme cold -11°C (12.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sainte-Foy is 89%.

Rainfall

In Sainte-Foy, Canada, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.1 rainfall days, and 783mm (30.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Sainte-Foy, it is snowing for 17 days. Throughout December, 196mm (7.72") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82 snowfall days, and 1040mm (40.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sainte-Foy is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sainte-Foy, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sainte-Foy in December?

In December, in Sainte-Foy, the average high-temperature is -4.7°C (23.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -11°C (12.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Sainte-Foy?

In Sainte-Foy, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in Sainte-Foy in December?

In December, in Sainte-Foy, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sainte-Foy in December?

In Sainte-Foy, Canada, during December, snow falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 196mm (7.72") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sainte-Foy?

The month with the shortest days in Sainte-Foy is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sainte-Foy?

In December, the average day length in Sainte-Foy is 8h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sainte-Foy?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sainte-Foy?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sainte-Foy is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sainte-Foy?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sainte-Foy, Canada.

How high is the UV index in December in Sainte-Foy?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sainte-Foy is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average temperature in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -4.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average pressure in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average humidity in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (41mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 196mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (229mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 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-Foy, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average UV index in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Sainte-Foy, Canada

Average visibility in December - Sainte-Foy, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).

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