Medicine Hat Weather in December
What's the weather like in Medicine Hat (Alberta) in December 2024?
The climate in Medicine Hat during December can be summarized as cold and dry.
December is in the winter in Medicine Hat and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | -3.4°C 26°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -14.5°C 6°F |
| Average temperature | -8.9°C 16°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 16 mm 0.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Medicine Hat with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Medicine Hat
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Medicine Hat in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Medicine Hat weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27°C 80.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 11mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -5.4°C 22.3°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 57mm 2.2ins |
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