December weather forecastTurtleford, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Turtleford, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -9.2°C (15.4°F) and -15.5°C (4.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from -2.5°C (27.5°F) in November to a still subzero cold -9.2°C (15.4°F). Throughout December, Turtleford witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of -15.5°C (4.1°F).

Humidity

In Turtleford, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Turtleford, Canada. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Turtleford, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 59mm (2.32") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.3 snowfall days, and 529mm (20.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Turtleford, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Turtleford, sunrise is at 9:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Turtleford, Canada, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -9.2°C (15.4°F) and -15.5°C (4.1°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in Turtleford is 90%.

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

In Turtleford, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 59mm (2.32") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Turtleford is 7h and 36min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Turtleford, sunrise is at 9:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Turtleford, Canada, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -9.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-16.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 59mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and October (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Turtleford, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).