Carstairs Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Carstairs and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.

Carstairs weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.5°C 25.8°F
Nightly temperature -14.6°C 5.8°F
Average temperature -9°C 15.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 5.8°C 42.5°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Carstairs with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Carstairs

Carstairs average temperature in December

December rainfall

Carstairs average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Carstairs 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 Carstairs in December 2024.

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Carstairs weather stats

Carstairs weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.1°C 71.8°F
Driest month: February 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January -5.3°C 22.5°F
Wettest month: June 88mm 3.5ins
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