Fort Macleod Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Fort Macleod and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

Fort Macleod weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.7°C 30.7°F
Nightly temperature -12.3°C 9.9°F
Average temperature -6.5°C 20.3°F
Daily sunshine 3.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 23 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort Macleod with around 23mm 0.9 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Fort Macleod

Fort Macleod average temperature in December

December rainfall

Fort Macleod average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Fort Macleod 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 Fort Macleod in December 2024.

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Fort Macleod weather stats

Fort Macleod weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.1°C 77.2°F
Driest month: October 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: June 75mm 3ins
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