Sylvan Lake Weather in December

What's the weather like in Sylvan Lake (Alberta) in December 2024?

The climate in Sylvan Lake during December can be summarized as very cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Sylvan Lake and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.

Sylvan Lake weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6°C 21.3°F
Nightly temperature -17.1°C 1.3°F
Average temperature -11.5°C 11.3°F
Daily sunshine 2.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 24 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Sylvan Lake with around 24mm 0.9 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake average temperature in December

December rainfall

Sylvan Lake average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake in December 2024.

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Sylvan Lake weather stats

Sylvan Lake weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: November 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January -7.8°C 18°F
Wettest month: July 96mm 3.8ins
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