Fort McMurray Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Fort McMurray and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -13°C (9°F), whilst at night -23°C (-9°F) is normal.

Fort McMurray weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -12.9°C 8.9°F
Nightly temperature -22.8°C -9°F
Average temperature -17.8°C -0°F
Daily sunshine 2.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 23 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 2.7°C 36.9°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort McMurray with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray average temperature in December

December rainfall

Fort McMurray average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Fort McMurray 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 McMurray in December 2024.

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Fort McMurray weather stats

Fort McMurray weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.1°C 73.6°F
Driest month: February 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January -15.6°C 3.9°F
Wettest month: July 80mm 3.1ins
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