Wainwright Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Wainwright and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -18°C (-0°F) is normal.

Wainwright weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -7.8°C 18°F
Nightly temperature -18°C -0.4°F
Average temperature -12.9°C 8.8°F
Daily sunshine 2.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Wainwright with around 22mm 0.9 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Wainwright

Wainwright average temperature in December

December rainfall

Wainwright average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Wainwright 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 Wainwright in December 2024.

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Wainwright weather stats

Wainwright weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: February 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -8.9°C 16°F
Wettest month: June 79mm 3.1ins
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