The weather in December in Prince Edward Island

It's cold in December in Prince Edward Island with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and 1°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 Prince Edward Island, 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 2023, Prince Edward Island reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -14°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 388 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. Of the total precipitation, about 61 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Prince Edward Island

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Prince Edward Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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7° / 1°

2

5° / 0°

3

6° / -1°

4

5° / -2°

5

1° / -3°

6

3° / -3°

7

4° / -2°

8

1° / -3°

9

1° / -4°

10

1° / -4°

11

2° / -4°

12

2° / -4°

13

3° / -3°

14

3° / -3°

15

0° / -6°

16

-4° / -8°

17

0° / -9°

18

5° / -2°

19

1° / -5°

20

-1° / -6°

21

2° / -3°

22

1° / -4°

23

0° / -6°

24

4° / -5°

25

6° / -1°

26

3° / -4°

27

2° / -5°

28

1° / -6°

29

0° / -6°

30

-1° / -5°

31

0° / -7°

Start of December

The month of December starts in Prince Edward Island with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 2°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 Prince Edward Island is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Prince Edward Island

Temperature in December in Prince Edward Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island

Total precipitation in December in Prince Edward Island over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Prince Edward Island

Snowfall in December in Prince Edward Island per year

Daily UV index in December in Prince Edward Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Prince Edward Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.