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December is a poor month in Shellbrook

Climate Overview

Shellbrook, Canada in December has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -9.1°C (16°F).

This month falls at the beginning of Winter. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Daily highs in December gradually drop from around -6°C (22°F) at the start to -11°C (11°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 2th, averaging -5.2°C (23°F).

Compared to November, this month is about 7°C cooler with 1 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly December Averages

Temperature
-9°C / -17°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -22°C
Rain
5 days · 15 mm
Sunshine
4h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
17 km/h
Wind Direction
WNW (282°)
Gusts
31 km/h
Daylight
7.6 h
Cloud Cover
69%
Clear Sky Days
2.6
UV Index
1.1 — Low
Dew Point
-16°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 31%
Snow Days
11 days · 11.3 cm
Frost Days
31 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

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Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 09:14
Daylight 7.6h
Sunset 16:48

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of -9°C (16°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks.

Rain is uncommon in this month, so most days stay dry from morning through evening.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-9°C / -17°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -23°C
Rain
6days (22 mm) Good
Sun
4.4h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
11days
February
Poor
Temp
-9°C / -19°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -24°C
Rain
4days (12 mm) Good
Sun
7h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
March
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -11°C
Feels Like
-6°C / -16°C
Rain
5days (22 mm) Good
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
4.2 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
April
Poor
Temp
8°C / -4°C
Feels Like
4°C / -8°C
Rain
5days (22 mm) Good
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
UV
4.9 Moderate
Snow Days
7days
May
Fair
Temp
18°C / 5°C
Feels Like
15°C / 2°C
Rain
8days (42 mm) Wet
Sun
11.8h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
UV
5.4 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Good
Temp
22°C / 11°C
Feels Like
20°C / 9°C
Rain
12days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
64% Muggy
UV
6.1 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 14°C
Feels Like
24°C / 13°C
Rain
9days (69 mm) Wet
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
6.3 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 13°C
Feels Like
22°C / 12°C
Rain
8days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
5.4 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
16°C / 6°C
Rain
6days (35 mm) Good
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
4.3 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
October
Poor
Temp
9°C / 1°C
Feels Like
5°C / -4°C
Rain
5days (27 mm) Good
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
November
Poor
Temp
-2°C / -9°C
Feels Like
-6°C / -14°C
Rain
6days (30 mm) Good
Sun
4.4h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
11days
December
Poor
Temp
-9°C / -17°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -22°C
Rain
5days (15 mm) Good
Sun
4h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.1 Low
Snow Days
11days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -9°C / -17°C -14°C / -23°C 6days (22 mm) Good 4.4h Fair 81% Humid 1.4 Low Poor View Details
February -9°C / -19°C -14°C / -24°C 4days (12 mm) Good 7h Good 77% Humid 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details
March -1°C / -11°C -6°C / -16°C 5days (22 mm) Good 8.7h Good 75% Muggy 4.2 Moderate Poor View Details
April 8°C / -4°C 4°C / -8°C 5days (22 mm) Good 10.7h Excellent 62% Muggy 4.9 Moderate Poor View Details
May 18°C / 5°C 15°C / 2°C 8days (42 mm) Wet 11.8h Excellent 57% Moderate 5.4 High Fair View Details
June best 22°C / 11°C 20°C / 9°C 12days (71 mm) Wet 12h Excellent 64% Muggy 6.1 High Good View Details
July best 25°C / 14°C 24°C / 13°C 9days (69 mm) Wet 12.8h Excellent 68% Muggy 6.3 High Excellent View Details
August best 24°C / 13°C 22°C / 12°C 8days (62 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 68% Muggy 5.4 High Excellent View Details
September best 19°C / 9°C 16°C / 6°C 6days (35 mm) Good 9.2h Good 67% Muggy 4.3 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 9°C / 1°C 5°C / -4°C 5days (27 mm) Good 6.8h Fair 71% Muggy 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details
November -2°C / -9°C -6°C / -14°C 6days (30 mm) Good 4.4h Fair 80% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details
December -9°C / -17°C -14°C / -22°C 5days (15 mm) Good 4h Fair 80% Humid 1.1 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

Packing List

Warm coatThermal base layersScarf & glovesComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

December is typically poor for visiting Shellbrook, with average highs of -9°C (16°F) and around 5 rainy days. Shellbrook, Canada in December has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -9.1°C (16°F).
Shellbrook typically sees around 5 rainy days in December with 15 mm (0.6 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Shellbrook during December are cold, averaging -17°C (2°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of -9°C (16°F) and lows of -17°C (2°F) in December, we recommend: Warm coat, Thermal base layers, Scarf & gloves, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
December is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Shellbrook. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Shellbrook during December is 1 (low). No special sun protection is needed.
Shellbrook gets approximately 8 hours of daylight per day in December, with around 4 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Shellbrook typically sees around 11 snow days in December with roughly 11 cm (4 in) of snowfall.

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