Hay River Weather in December

What's the weather like in Hay River (Northwest Territories) in December 2024?

The climate in Hay River during December can be summarized as very cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Hay River and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -17°C (2°F), whilst at night -26°C (-15°F) is normal.

Hay River weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -16.5°C 2.4°F
Nightly temperature -26°C -14.7°F
Average temperature -21.2°C -6.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 1.6°C 34.9°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Hay River with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Hay River

Hay River average temperature in December

December rainfall

Hay River average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Hay River 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 Hay River in December 2024.

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Hay River weather stats

Hay River weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: April 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 12.4hrs
Coldest month: January -20.1°C -4.2°F
Wettest month: July 48mm 1.9ins
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