December weather forecastSurrey, Canada

December

Weather in December

December ushers in winter with the lowest average temperatures, 4.1°C (39.4°F) highs and 0.8°C (33.4°F) lows, and shortest daylight durations. December records high snowfall of 72mm (2.83"), making it the second highest snow-accumulating month after January. The coldest sea temperatures and limited sunshine further reiterate the winter conditions. Despite the harsh winter spell, Surrey transforms into a winter wonderland, becoming a hotspot for winter activities.

Temperature

Surrey's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and a low of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Surrey, in December, during 19.4 rainfall days, 197mm (7.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Surrey, there are 199.4 rainfall days, and 1439mm (56.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Surrey. In Surrey, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 72mm (2.83") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 293mm (11.54") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Surrey, in December, the average water temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F).
Note: It is risky to swim in 7.5°C (45.5°F). Temperatures beneath 10°C (50°F) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Surrey, Canada, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Surrey, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Surrey is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and a low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F), is the coldest month in Surrey.

The average high-temperature, in December, in Surrey, is 4.1°C (39.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Surrey, in December, during 19.4 rainfall days, 197mm (7.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Surrey, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 72mm (2.83") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The month with the shortest days in Surrey, Canada, is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

In Surrey, the average day length in December is 8h and 18min.

On the first day of December in Surrey, Canada, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

In Surrey, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Surrey, Canada.

In Surrey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 197mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (222mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 72mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (98mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 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 sea temperature in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in December: 7.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (6.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Surrey, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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