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Inuvik weather in December (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is the weather in Inuvik in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Inuvik generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -20°C, while nights can cool down to about -26°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Inuvik in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Inuvik. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Inuvik climate page with graphs.

 

Inuvik, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Inuvik in December?

Visitors traveling to Inuvik should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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