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Airdrie weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Airdrie during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Airdrie generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -12°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Airdrie in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of snow.

The area enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Airdrie. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Airdrie, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 54% *  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Calgary, Canada (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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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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 Airdrie in December?

Visitors traveling to Airdrie 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
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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