Weather in December in Alberta
Considering a trip to Alberta this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Alberta in December?
Alberta is a region in Canada. The weather in Alberta in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Cape Hooper at -17°C to cold in Fogo Island at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Fogo Island and -22°C in Cape Hooper. In many regions in Canada, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Youngstown with an average of 16 mm to high snowfall in Fogo Island with 126 mm.Average sunshine
The city Calgary usually sees around 112 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at December's conditions in Alberta, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alberta's yearly weather, check out our Alberta climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Alberta?
Calgary
In December Calgary generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Edmonton
In December Edmonton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jasper
In December Jasper generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Canmore
In December Canmore generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Banff
In December Banff generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alberta, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Alberta?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Alberta with often poor weather in Calgary.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Calgary. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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