December is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Pukaskwa National Park, and not recommended. December is too cold for swimming in Pukaskwa National Park for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Pukaskwa National Park in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
December is marked by cold temperatures, snow, and a frozen Lake Superior. Swimming and water activities are not possible during this month. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating on the frozen lake. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
December is a winter month in Pukaskwa National Park, with cold temperatures and snow covering the beach. Swimming and sunbathing are not possible during this time, so the beach remains mostly empty. Christmas and New Year's holidays occur in December, but they do not have a significant impact on beach crowds since it is still too cold for beach activities.
The average maximum temperature in Pukaskwa National Park in December is -5°. The average maximum temperature is 2° in the previous month and -8° in the next month.
The average temperature in Pukaskwa National Park in December is -9°. The average temperature ranges is -1° in the previous month and -13° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Pukaskwa National Park in December is -14°. The minimum temperature is -4° in the previous month and -18° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Pukaskwa National Park in December are 8.4 and there are 2.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Pukaskwa National Park 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 Pukaskwa National Park in December is 11.1° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.
The average total rainfall in Pukaskwa National Park in December is 4.9cm and on average there are 14.6 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Pukaskwa National Park in December is -6° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 1° in the previous month and -10° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Pukaskwa National Park in December is typically 94.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 94.7% in the previous month and 92.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Pukaskwa National Park in December is typically 85.1%. The average relative humidity is 84.1% in the previous month and 82.3% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Pukaskwa National Park in December is typically 26kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 27kmh in the previous month and 27kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Pukaskwa National Park in December is typically 16kmh. The average wind speed is 17kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Pukaskwa National Park in December is from the North.
