Iqaluit in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Iqaluit in december 2026
The weather in Iqaluit in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 189.1cm
Weather at 6am
4°F
Cloudy
43% of time
19%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
4°F
Cloudy
40% of time
20%
19%
15%
Weather at 6pm
2°F
Cloudy
43% of time
20%
19%
11%
Weather at 3am
4°F
41%
24%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Iqaluit in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Iqaluit in december.
The climate of Iqaluit in december is very bad
In december in Iqaluit, the climate is relatively dry (with 1in of rainfall over 1 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 1.4in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is icy around this city this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 7°F. The minimum is 0°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Iqaluit is 4°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Iqaluit in december with a maximum record of 36°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -27°F in 2015.
On average, in Iqaluit, the days of december last 04:25. The sun rises at 09:17 and sunset is at 13:42.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Iqaluit in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 4°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 0°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 36°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -27°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -13°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.5in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 189.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.99km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 70% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 13:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 04:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Iqaluit in december 2025:
13°F to 16°F
-2°F to 9°F
-5°F to 2°F
5°F to 20°F
9°F to 20°F
5°F to 13°F
14°F to 27°F
25°F to 31°F
14°F to 23°F
4°F to 7°F
0°F to 7°F
-9°F to -7°F
-9°F to -7°F
-16°F to -14°F
-9°F to 0°F
4°F to 7°F
-9°F to 11°F
-13°F to 13°F
-14°F to -4°F
0°F to 5°F
-14°F to -4°F
-11°F to 0°F
2°F to 4°F
-9°F to -2°F
-18°F to -11°F
-18°F to -11°F
-2°F to 13°F
-4°F to 9°F
5°F to 9°F
0°F to 27°F
36°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Canada in december
Cities near Iqaluit:
| Diana Island in december | very bad weather |
| Clyde River in december | very bad weather |
| Rankin Inlet in december | very bad weather |
| Labrador City in december | very bad weather |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay in december | very bad weather |
| Gjoa Haven in december | very bad weather |
| Churchill in december | very bad weather |
| Resolute (Nunavut) in december | very bad weather |
| Gros Morne National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Corner Brook in december | very bad weather |
| Twillingate in december | very bad weather |
| Bathurst in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Iqaluit
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Weather data for Iqaluit in december:
Weather data for Iqaluit for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Iqaluit. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Iqaluit can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Iqaluit.