December weather forecastWinisk, Canada

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a polar cold month in Winisk, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between min -24°C (-11.2°F) and max -16°C (3.2°F).

Temperature

December brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a freezing cold -4°C (24.8°F) in November to an arctic cold -16°C (3.2°F). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of -24°C (-11.2°F) in December.

Rainfall

In Winisk, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Winisk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 531mm (20.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Winisk is December, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Winisk, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

October through December, with an average of 2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Winisk.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 0 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Winisk, the average high-temperature is -16°C (3.2°F), and the average low-temperature is -24°C (-11.2°F).

In Winisk, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year in Winisk, Canada, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Winisk is 7h and 14min.

On the first day of December in Winisk, Canada, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine are October through December, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.

In Winisk, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Winisk, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-20°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -24°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-29°C).

Average rainfall in December
Winisk, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Winisk, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and November (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are October, November and December (Average sunshine: 2h).

Average UV index in December
Winisk, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 0

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 0).