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High River weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in High River this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in High River includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -0°C. At night, they generally drop to -11°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

High River in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 112 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

High River, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 54% *  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Calgary, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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 High River 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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