December weather forecastWatson Lake, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still an extremely cold month in Watson Lake, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of -13°C (8.6°F) and an average low of -19.2°C (-2.6°F).

Temperature

December stands out as Watson Lake's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of -13°C (8.6°F) and a low of -19.2°C (-2.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Watson Lake is 92%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.6 rainfall days, and 232mm (9.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Watson Lake, during December, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of snow. In Watson Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 94 days and aggregates up to 666mm (26.22") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:11 am and sunset at 3:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Watson Lake, sunrise is at 9:37 am and sunset at 3:38 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as -13°C (8.6°F) and as low as -19.2°C (-2.6°F).

An average high-temperature, in December, in Watson Lake, is -13°C (8.6°F) and the average low-temperature is -19.2°C (-2.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Watson Lake, Canada, is 92%.

In Watson Lake, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 76mm (2.99") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Watson Lake, Canada, is December, with an average of 6h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 6h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:11 am and sunset at 3:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Watson Lake, sunrise is at 9:37 am and sunset at 3:38 pm PST.

The months with the least sunshine in Watson Lake, Canada, are January and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

In Watson Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Watson Lake are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: -13°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-13°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -19.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-20.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May and June (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (8mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 76mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (130mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Watson Lake, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (6km).