December weather forecastSooke, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sooke, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4°C (39.2°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 4°C (39.2°F) and a low of -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months in Sooke.

Rainfall

In Sooke, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sooke, there are 196.3 rainfall days, and 994mm (39.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Sooke, Canada. In Sooke, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 229mm (9.02") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, in Sooke, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sooke is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. 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. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

December proves to be the coldest month in Sooke, Canada, recording an average maximum temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) and a minimum temperature of -0.5°C (31.1°F).

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sooke are 4°C (39.2°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Sooke are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In Sooke, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In Sooke, in December, during 19.6 rainfall days, 131mm (5.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sooke, Canada, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 10mm (0.39") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

In Sooke, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 24min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sooke, Canada, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: 4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 131mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (166mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (120mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Sooke, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).