Athabasca weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Athabasca in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Athabasca includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect temperatures to climb to -6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -16°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Athabasca in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience snowfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Athabasca. June and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Athabasca climate page with graphs.

 

Athabasca, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Canada in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Athabasca 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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