Canmore Weather in December

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

The climate in Canmore during December can be summarized as very cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Canmore and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

Canmore weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6.2°C 20.9°F
Nightly temperature -16.9°C 1.7°F
Average temperature -11.5°C 11.3°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 5.9°C 42.7°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Canmore with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Canmore

Canmore average temperature in December

December rainfall

Canmore average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Canmore 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 Canmore in December 2024.

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Canmore weather stats

Canmore weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: October 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: July 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January -6.9°C 19.6°F
Wettest month: June 77mm 3ins
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