Morinville Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Morinville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-7.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
-15.4°C
Avg Temp
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-11.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
21 mm
Avg Humidity
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92%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
0.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-14.4°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Morinville December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Morinville, with average highs near -7.9°C and lows around -15.4°C (mean -11.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

Morinville December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Morinville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Morinville was 2023 — when the month averaged -3.9°C — while the coldest was 1983 at -20.8°C. Typical December days reach -7.9°C with nights near -15.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-15.0°C→-13.1°C+1.9°C
Max Temp-10.9°C→-9.4°C+1.5°C
Min Temp-19.1°C→-16.8°C+2.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-21.0°C–-16.5°C10 yr (22%)
-16.5°C–-12.0°C10 yr (22%)
-12.0°C–-7.5°C16 yr (36%)
-7.5°C–-3.0°C9 yr (20%)

Morinville December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Morinville, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2025 with 68 mm, while the driest was 2017 at 5 mm.

Morinville December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Morinville during December averages 92%. The most humid December was 2012 at 97%, and the least humid was 1997 at 84%.

Morinville December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 0.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Morinville. The sunniest Decembers were 2003 and 2017 at 0.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2004, 2005 and 2008, among others at 0.6.

Morinville December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Morinville during December is 2.8 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 2004 and 2011 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2010 at 2 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Morinville

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How December Ranks in Morinville

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Morinville Weather by Month

Morinville December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-12.1°C-12.1°C-10.6°C-11.6°C-12.1°C0°C
Avg High-8.3°C-8.0°C-7.0°C-7.9°C-8.5°C-0.2°C
Avg Low-15.9°C-16.1°C-14.2°C-15.1°C-15.7°C+0.2°C
Avg Rain21 mm22 mm18 mm19 mm28 mm+6 mm

Extreme December Records in Morinville

🔥Warmest December8.0°C2005
🧊Coldest December-42.1°C1990
🌧️Wettest December68 mm2025
🏜️Driest December5 mm2017
🌬️Windiest December3.7 m/s2004

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Morinville have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -42.1°C (1990) to a record high of 8°C (2005).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm, with a wettest year of 68 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Morinville?

A quieter season to visit Morinville

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Morinville. That said, December — with days averaging -7.9°C and nights around -15.4°C (mean -11.6°C) and low rainfall (21 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Morinville's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Morinville Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Morinville, with average highs near -7.9°C and lows around -15.4°C (mean -11.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 21 mm of rainfall in Morinville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 68 mm (2025), and the driest just 5 mm (2017). Humidity sits around 92% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 0.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -10.9°C to -9.4°C and overnight lows from -19.1°C to -16.8°C over the same span.
December Weather in Morinville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🌧️-12.9°C-17.2°C-21.6°C2.1°C-32.2°C68 mm95%2.7 m/s—
2024-6.6°C-10.3°C-13.9°C2.0°C-27.9°C32 mm95%2.4 m/s0.7
2023 🔥-0.9°C-3.9°C-7.0°C3.9°C-12.6°C5 mm90%2.5 m/s0.7
2022-13.5°C-17.2°C-21.0°C-2.8°C-33.6°C23 mm92%2.4 m/s0.8
2021-13.3°C-16.9°C-20.6°C3.2°C-38.4°C30 mm90%2.7 m/s0.8
2020-3.6°C-7.0°C-10.3°C3.2°C-20.9°C8 mm91%2.8 m/s0.8
2019-6.3°C-9.6°C-13.0°C2.9°C-19.5°C17 mm94%2.5 m/s0.8
2018-5.2°C-9.7°C-14.1°C2.7°C-26.7°C24 mm93%2.8 m/s0.7
2017-6.8°C-10.3°C-13.8°C3.5°C-34.1°C5 mm88%3.3 m/s0.9
2016-9.4°C-12.5°C-15.6°C0.9°C-25.3°C18 mm87%3.5 m/s0.7
2015-6.3°C-9.2°C-12.0°C2.8°C-21.0°C12 mm94%2.3 m/s0.7
2014-5.9°C-9.2°C-12.5°C3.4°C-24.1°C8 mm95%2.5 m/s0.8
2013-11.6°C-16.0°C-20.3°C1.9°C-35.6°C42 mm95%3.1 m/s0.8
2012-13.5°C-17.8°C-22.0°C-1.4°C-32.9°C24 mm97%2.2 m/s0.8
2011-1.7°C-5.4°C-9.1°C3.4°C-17.8°C17 mm86%3.7 m/s0.7
2010-12.7°C-15.9°C-19.1°C-4.4°C-29.3°C20 mm94%2 m/s0.8
2009-12.6°C-16.6°C-20.6°C-1.7°C-35.8°C27 mm92%2.3 m/s0.7
2008-11.4°C-15.9°C-20.3°C4.1°C-33.3°C30 mm90%2.9 m/s0.6
2007-10.0°C-13.5°C-17.0°C0.1°C-25.7°C24 mm93%2.3 m/s0.7
2006-3.6°C-7.9°C-12.3°C1.8°C-27.1°C16 mm93%3.1 m/s0.8
2005-3.7°C-6.5°C-9.2°C8.0°C-20.4°C10 mm90%2.8 m/s0.6
2004-5.0°C-8.5°C-12.0°C6.1°C-22.6°C32 mm88%3.7 m/s0.6
2003-5.0°C-8.2°C-11.4°C1.7°C-19.0°C11 mm92%2.4 m/s0.9
2002-2.6°C-5.6°C-8.6°C4.1°C-15.4°C9 mm91%2.4 m/s0.7
2001-6.6°C-10.3°C-14.0°C4.1°C-19.5°C9 mm92%2.4 m/s0.7
2000-9.8°C-13.4°C-17.0°C5.8°C-26.3°C16 mm91%2.5 m/s0.7
1999-1.4°C-5.1°C-8.9°C4.9°C-23.9°C15 mm86%3.3 m/s0.6
1998-8.9°C-12.7°C-16.5°C2.9°C-29.5°C20 mm92%3.2 m/s0.7
1997-1.2°C-4.2°C-7.2°C3.6°C-16.0°C9 mm84%3.6 m/s0.7
1996-15.4°C-19.6°C-23.9°C-0.1°C-40.1°C28 mm96%2.6 m/s0.6
1995-13.0°C-16.8°C-20.6°C-1.7°C-37.0°C20 mm96%2.4 m/s0.7
1994-9.1°C-12.7°C-16.3°C1.8°C-29.5°C24 mm96%2.3 m/s0.7
1993-3.1°C-7.1°C-11.1°C3.2°C-22.9°C22 mm93%3 m/s0.7
1992-11.8°C-16.0°C-20.3°C1.6°C-40.0°C25 mm93%2.4 m/s0.8
1991-5.7°C-10.0°C-14.3°C1.4°C-23.9°C30 mm93%2.9 m/s0.7
1990-10.9°C-16.6°C-22.3°C1.6°C-42.1°C26 mm94%3.1 m/s0.7
1989-6.1°C-9.7°C-13.2°C3.4°C-39.8°C30 mm94%2.9 m/s0.7
1988-6.0°C-9.3°C-12.6°C3.1°C-30.7°C19 mm91%2.6 m/s0.7
1987-3.9°C-6.8°C-9.6°C1.4°C-22.9°C13 mm89%3 m/s0.7
1986-4.2°C-8.2°C-12.2°C1.6°C-21.7°C16 mm95%3 m/s0.7
1985-5.1°C-8.8°C-12.5°C2.1°C-27.4°C33 mm95%3 m/s0.6
1984-14.9°C-19.8°C-24.7°C2.2°C-39.1°C26 mm95%2.8 m/s0.7
1983 ❄️-16.9°C-20.8°C-24.8°C-0.7°C-41.7°C16 mm95%2.4 m/s—
1982-7.6°C-11.4°C-15.3°C-1.5°C-27.1°C16 mm96%2.5 m/s—
1981-10.0°C-14.0°C-18.1°C1.7°C-35.4°C23 mm95%2.6 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Morinville December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Morinville in December?▼

The average high in December is around -7.9°C with lows near -15.4°C (mean -11.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Morinville in December?▼

December averages 21 mm of rainfall in Morinville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 68 mm in 2025.

What was the hottest December on record in Morinville?▼

The hottest December reached 8°C in 2005. The coldest dipped to -42.1°C in 1990.

Has December in Morinville gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from -10.9°C to -9.4°C and overnight lows from -19.1°C to -16.8°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Morinville?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Morinville and one of the drier months, so plan for around -7.9°C daytime highs and -15.4°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Morinville?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Morinville, averaging -11.6°C.

What should I pack for Morinville in December?▼

For December in Morinville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -7.9°C and lows of -15.4°C.

Is Morinville humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 92% — quite humid.

How windy is Morinville in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 2.8 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 3.7 m/s (2004).

Which December had the most rainfall in Morinville?▼

The wettest December on record was 2025 with 68 mm. On average, December sees 21 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Morinville behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.