Fort Nelson Weather in December

What's the weather like in Fort Nelson (British Columbia) in December 2024?

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

December is in the winter in Fort Nelson and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -15°C (5°F), whilst at night -23°C (-10°F) is normal.

Fort Nelson weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -15.3°C 4.6°F
Nightly temperature -23.4°C -10°F
Average temperature -19.3°C -2.7°F
Daily sunshine 2.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 20 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 3.5°C 38.4°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort Nelson with around 20mm 0.8 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson average temperature in December

December rainfall

Fort Nelson average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Fort Nelson 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 Nelson in December 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in December

UV index Best time to go?

Fort Nelson weather stats

Fort Nelson weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: February 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: June 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -16.8°C 1.8°F
Wettest month: July 82mm 3.2ins
Map showing location of Fort Nelson (58.80533, -122.7002) Fort Nelson map pin © Google

Top Canada locations