Canada Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December in Canada is characterized by cold temperatures and a high probability of snowfall throughout the country. In general, the average temperature in Canada in December ranges from -4.2°C (24.4°F) to 1.1°C (34°F), with an average temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F). The country experiences an average of 0.51 inches of snow, with a snow depth of 5.6 inches. Canada has an average precipitation of 2.66 inches, with a 64.5% chance of precipitation. December sees 16 days with some form of precipitation, and it is most commonly snow. Canada has an average cloud cover of 75.4% and an average visibility of 17.3 km (10.7 miles).
What is the temperature in Canada in December?
Average air temperature in Canada is -1.4°C (29.5°F) in December. The outside temperature in Canada feels like -4.5°C (23.9°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 1.1°C (34°F) and feels like -0.7°C (30.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -4.2°C (24.4°F) which feels like -8.1°C (17.3°F).
How cold is Canada in December?
The coldest temp in Canada in December drops to -14.9°C (5.2°F) during the cold nights. With 18.8km/h (11.7mph) winds and 83% humidity it feels like -23.7°C (-10.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -4.2°C (24.4°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Canada in December?
Yes, it rains for 16 days in Canada in December averaging 2.66 mm of precipitation. Canada has a 64.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Canada throughout December?
Canada has 2.66 mm (0.1 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 16 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Canada in December?
Yes, it snows in Canada during December. The average snowfall is 0.51 cm (0.2 inch) per day. And there is 5.6 cm (2.2 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Canada windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Canada during December is 18.8km/h (11.7mph) and average windgust is 28.2km/h (17.5mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 59.4km/h (36.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Canada in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South direction in Canada.
What are the humidity levels in Canada in December?
The average humidity levels in Canada in December are 83%. Daily humidity levels in Canada range from 56% to 97.1% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Canada in December?
Canada has 8 hours 47 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Canada in December is at 7:34:58 and the sunset is at 16:22:02.
What is the cloud coverage in Canada in December?
Clouds cover 75.4% of the sky on average throughout December in Canada. The cloud coverage ranges from 10.5% to 95.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Canada?
The average UV index in Canada is 1 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 3.
What is the solar radiation in Canada in December?
The average solar radiation is 16.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Canada during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0.9 W/m2 to 40.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Canada?
The average solar energy during December in Canada is 1.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 3.5 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Canada in December?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Canada in December.
What is the air pressure in Canada in December?
On average the air pressure in Canada in December is 1019.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 993.2 mb to 1038 mb.
What is the visibility in Canada in December?
The average daylight visibility in Canada in December is 17.3 km (10.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.3 km (2.7 miles) to 24 km (14.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Canada in December?
The average dew point in Canada during December is -4°C (24.8°F).
Where is the data for Canada climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Canada in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- OTTAWA CDA RCS ONT, CA
- KEMPTVILLE CS ONT, CA
- OTTAWA MACDONALD CARTIER INTERNATIONAL, CA
- CXKE
- EW3670 Ottawa CA