December weather forecastSalmon Valley, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Salmon Valley, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between min -11.1°C (12°F) and max -4.8°C (23.4°F).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low-temperature of -11.1°C (12°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Salmon Valley is 93%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are August and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 33mm (1.3") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 16.6 days. Throughout December, 249mm (9.8") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salmon Valley, there are 91.8 snowfall days, and 1294mm (50.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Salmon Valley, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:58 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Salmon Valley, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and a low of -11.1°C (12°F).

The high-temperature, in December, in Salmon Valley, is -4.8°C (23.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to -11.1°C (12°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Salmon Valley, Canada, is 93%.

The months with the least rainfall in Salmon Valley, Canada, are August and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 33mm (1.3") of rain.

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Salmon Valley, during December, snow falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 249mm (9.8") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Salmon Valley is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Salmon Valley is 7h and 28min.

On the first day of December in Salmon Valley, Canada, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 3:58 pm PST.

In Salmon Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Salmon Valley, Canada, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (53mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and December (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 249mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (284mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4km).