December brings cold and wet weather to Buttle Lake, with frequent snow and rain. The water temperature is too cold for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and other water activities. Sunbathing is not recommended due to the overcast skies and chilly temperatures. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
December is another cold month at Buttle Lake, and the beach remains uncrowded. While there are public holidays, such as Christmas and New Year's Eve, they do not result in increased beach crowds due to the cold weather conditions.
The average maximum temperature in Buttle Lake in December is 5°. The average maximum temperature is 7° in the previous month and 5° in the next month.
The average temperature in Buttle Lake in December is 2°. The average temperature ranges is 5° in the previous month and 2° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Buttle Lake in December is 0°. The minimum temperature is 2° in the previous month and 0° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Buttle Lake in December are 8.2 and there are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Buttle Lake in December is typically 0.9 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Buttle Lake in December is 24.2° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The average maximum wind speed in Buttle Lake in December is typically 17kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 19kmh in the previous month and 17kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Buttle Lake in December is typically 8kmh. The average wind speed is 9kmh in the previous month and 8kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Buttle Lake in December is from the West.
