Grande Prairie Weather in December

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

The climate in Grande Prairie during December can be summarized as very cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Grande Prairie and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.

Grande Prairie weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -7.7°C 18.2°F
Nightly temperature -19°C -2.1°F
Average temperature -13.3°C 8.1°F
Daily sunshine 2.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 29 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 4.3°C 39.8°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Grande Prairie with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie average temperature in December

December rainfall

Grande Prairie average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie in December 2024.

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Grande Prairie weather stats

Grande Prairie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: April 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.7hrs
Coldest month: January -10.1°C 13.8°F
Wettest month: June 72mm 2.8ins
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