December weather forecastScotsguard, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Scotsguard, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between max -6°C (21.2°F) and min -12.3°C (9.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a cold 1.3°C (34.3°F) in November to a subzero cold -6°C (21.2°F). An average low-temperature of -12.3°C (9.9°F) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Scotsguard, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Scotsguard, in December, snow falls for 15.7 days, with typically accumulated 83mm (3.27") of snow. In Scotsguard, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.2 days and aggregates up to 560mm (22.05") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:09 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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 maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Scotsguard in December has an average high-temperature of -6°C (21.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -12.3°C (9.9°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

In Scotsguard, Canada, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 83mm (3.27") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 12min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:49 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:09 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-6.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 83mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Scotsguard, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).