December weather forecast
Waterton Park, Canada

The dramatic landscape of the mountainous spot near the Waterton National Park in Canada, the Waterton Lakes, and Townsite
The dramatic landscape of the mountainous spot near the Waterton National Park in Canada, the Waterton Lakes, and Townsite

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Waterton Park, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and an average low of -9.9°C (14.2°F).

Temperature

Waterton Park's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and lows of -9.9°C (14.2°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Waterton Park, Canada, in December, during 2.2 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Waterton Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.6 days and collects up to 292mm (11.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Waterton Park, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of snow. In Waterton Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.8 days and aggregates up to 822mm (32.36") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Waterton Park, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
December, with its average high-temperature of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and an average low-temperature of -9.9°C (14.2°F), holds the record as the coldest month.
How cold is it in Waterton Park in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Waterton Park, is -3.5°C (25.7°F), while the average low-temperature is -9.9°C (14.2°F).
What is the most humid month?
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Waterton Park, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Waterton Park, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 53mm (2.09") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Waterton Park have in December?
In Waterton Park, Canada, the average day length in December is 8h and 18min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Waterton Park, Canada, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average temperature in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: -3.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9.9°C).

Average pressure in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average pressure in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average wind speed in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average humidity in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average rainfall in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average rainfall days in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average snowfall in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 53mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (166mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average snowfall days in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average sunshine days in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average UV index in December
Waterton Park, 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, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average cloud cover in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December - Waterton Park, Canada
Average visibility in December
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (9km).

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