December weather forecastStony Rapids, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Stony Rapids, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between min -23°C (-9.4°F) and max -17.2°C (1°F).

Temperature

As December sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a freezing cold -9°C (15.8°F) in November to an arctic cold -17.2°C (1°F). Stony Rapids's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a life-threatening cold -23°C (-9.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Stony Rapids, Canada, is 96%.

Rainfall

In Stony Rapids, in December, it is raining for 0.5 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.7 rainfall days, and 256mm (10.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, in Stony Rapids, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of snow is accumulated. In Stony Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 93.9 days and aggregates up to 575mm (22.64") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:33 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:58 am and sunset at 4:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Stony Rapids, the average sunshine in December is 1.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are -17.2°C (1°F) and -23°C (-9.4°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in Stony Rapids, Canada, is 96%.

In Stony Rapids, in December, it is raining for 0.5 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.

In Stony Rapids, Canada, in December, during 9.8 snowfall days, 51mm (2.01") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Stony Rapids, Canada, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Stony Rapids is 6h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:33 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stony Rapids, sunrise is at 9:58 am and sunset at 4:14 pm CST.

In Stony Rapids, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -17.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -23°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-26.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 96%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 51mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (104mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Stony Rapids, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 82

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Stony Rapids, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 4km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4km).