CanadaThe weather in December in British Columbia
It's cold in December in British Columbia with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 6°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for British Columbia, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 15°C in 2014, British Columbia reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 10°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 190 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 17 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in December for British Columbia
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in British Columbia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| British Columbia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 7°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 10°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 190 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 17 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 6 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in British Columbia with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 6°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in British Columbia is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in British Columbia, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in British Columbia
Temperature in December in British Columbia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in British Columbia, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in British Columbia
Total precipitation in December in British Columbia over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in British Columbia
Snowfall in December in British Columbia per year
Daily UV index in December in British Columbia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in British Columbia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in British Columbia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for British Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.