

Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translate into the following recommendations:Įxtended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person. UV indexIn Halifax, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. SunshineThe average sunshine in December in Halifax is 3.7h. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm AST. On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. DaylightDecember has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 53min of daylight. Even a few minutes in 13☌ (55.4☏) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10☌ (50☏) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique. Note: Swimming in 5.5☌ (41.9☏) is considered life-threatening. Sea temperatureIn Halifax, in December, the average water temperature is 5.5☌ (41.9☏). In Halifax, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.7 days and aggregates up to 461mm (18.15") of snow. The wildfire that broke out Sunday in the Halifax area raced through a number of subdivisions, consuming about 200 structures including 151 homes and forcing the evacuation of more than. In Halifax, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of snow. SnowfallMonths with snowfall are January through May, November and December. RainfallThe month with the most rainfall in Halifax is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. HumidityIn December, the average relative humidity in Halifax is 81%. In Halifax, Canada, the average low-temperature is -1.5☌ (29.3☏). TemperatureIn Halifax, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a chilly 8.4☌ (47.1☏) in November to a cold 3.5☌ (38.3☏). The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Halifax, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -1.5☌ (29.3☏) and an average high of 3.5☌ (38.3☏).
