Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Canada this December.
Canada, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -25°C (-13°F) in Alert to 9°C (48°F) in Ucluelet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Ucluelet and -31°C (-24°F) in Alert. December falls during the winter season.
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Average daytime highs in Canada during December reach about 4°C (39°F) in Toronto.
Nighttime temperatures in Toronto typically drop to around -3°C (27°F) in December.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Ucluelet is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 9°C (48°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 5°C (41°F).
The coldest city in December in Canada is Alert when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -25°C (-13°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -31°C (-24°F).
Across Canada, sunshine in December ranges from overcast in Inuvik (0 hours) to moderately sunny in Calgary (112 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 11°C (52°F) in Montréal this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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