Calgary Weather in December

What's the weather like in Calgary (Alberta) in December 2024?

The climate in Calgary during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Calgary and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

Calgary weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.8°C 27.1°F
Nightly temperature -14.3°C 6.4°F
Average temperature -8.5°C 16.7°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 16 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 5.8°C 42.5°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Calgary with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Calgary

Calgary average temperature in December

December rainfall

Calgary average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Calgary average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Calgary in December 2024.

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Calgary weather stats

Calgary weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: February 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -4.9°C 23.2°F
Wettest month: June 79mm 3.1ins
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