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Cold Lake weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cold Lake this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Cold Lake tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -16°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.

Precipitation

Cold Lake in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow.

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

 

Cold Lake, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 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.

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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 Cold Lake 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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