December weather forecast
Sanikiluaq, Canada

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanikiluaq, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -11°C (12.2°F) and an average high of -7.8°C (18°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's -0.3°C (31.5°F) to a still subzero cold -7.8°C (18°F). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a frigid cold -11°C (12.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sanikiluaq, Canada, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sanikiluaq, there are 86.1 rainfall days, and 350mm (13.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout December, 94mm (3.7") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 snowfall days, and 490mm (19.29") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sanikiluaq, Canada, is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:51 am and sunset at 3:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Sanikiluaq are January and December, with an average of 1.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanikiluaq. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sanikiluaq in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sanikiluaq, is -7.8°C (18°F), while the low-temperature averages to -11°C (12.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Sanikiluaq?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Sanikiluaq in December?

In Sanikiluaq, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sanikiluaq in December?

In December, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout December, 94mm (3.7") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanikiluaq?

With an average of 7h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sanikiluaq, Canada.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sanikiluaq?

The average day length in December in Sanikiluaq, Canada, is 6h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sanikiluaq?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanikiluaq, Canada, sunrise is at 8:51 am and sunset at 3:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sanikiluaq?

January and December, with an average of 1.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sanikiluaq, Canada.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanikiluaq have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sanikiluaq is 1.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanikiluaq?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanikiluaq, Canada.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sanikiluaq?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanikiluaq, Canada, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average temperature in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (10.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-17.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -11°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-23.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average pressure in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 27.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (30.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (20km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average humidity in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 94mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (101mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average UV index in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 88

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 89).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in December
Sanikiluaq, Canada

Average visibility in December - Sanikiluaq, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (7km).

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