Port-Cartier Weather in December

What's the weather like in Port-Cartier (Quebec) in December 2024?

The climate in Port-Cartier during December can be summarized as very cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Port-Cartier and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.

Port-Cartier weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6.6°C 20.1°F
Nightly temperature -16.2°C 2.8°F
Average temperature -11.4°C 11.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 0.7°C 33.3°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port-Cartier with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Port-Cartier

Port-Cartier average temperature in December

December rainfall

Port-Cartier average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Port-Cartier 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 Port-Cartier in December 2024.

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Port-Cartier weather stats

Port-Cartier weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: February 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January -9.5°C 14.9°F
Wettest month: September 104mm 4.1ins
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