December weather forecastSydney Mines, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sydney Mines, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 2.1°C (35.8°F) and -5°C (23°F).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F) in November to a cold 2.1°C (35.8°F). The temperature in Sydney Mines dips to an average of -5°C (23°F) during December nights.

Rainfall

In Sydney Mines, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. In Sydney Mines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.9 days and collects up to 1242mm (48.9") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sydney Mines are January through May, October through December. In December, in Sydney Mines, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 585mm (23.03") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sydney Mines, there are 66.8 snowfall days, and 2829mm (111.38") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 4.3°C (39.7°F).
Note: In the event of swimming, this state is extremely frigid, dangerous, and poses a significant risk to life. Hypothermia swiftly ensues without suitable insulated waterproof attire.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:24 pm AST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Sydney Mines experiences an average high-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and a low-temperature of -5°C (23°F).

In Sydney Mines, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 111mm (4.37") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Sydney Mines, Canada, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 585mm (23.03") of snow is accumulated.

In Sydney Mines, Canada, the average seawater temperature in December is 4.3°C (39.7°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sydney Mines, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:24 pm AST.

The month with the least sunshine in Sydney Mines is December, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sydney Mines, Canada, is 2.2h.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

7.3°C

2.1°C

-1.1°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

5.4

14.2

16.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average temperature in December
Sydney Mines, Canada

Average high temperature in December: 2.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.5°C).

Average low temperature in December: -5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.3°C).

Average rainfall in December
Sydney Mines, Canada

Average rainfall in December: 111.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (144mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (63.8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sydney Mines, Canada

Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sydney Mines, Canada

Average snowfall in December: 585mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (743mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sydney Mines, Canada

Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Sydney Mines, Canada

Average sea temperature in December: 4.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (-0.8°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sydney Mines, Canada

Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).