Whitehorse (Yukon) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in december 2026
The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 322.4cm
Weather at 6am
5°F
Snow showers
43% of time
29%
13%
12%
Weather at 12pm
13°F
Snow showers
39% of time
24%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
4°F
Snow showers
38% of time
31%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
4°F
38%
30%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Whitehorse (Yukon) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Whitehorse (Yukon) in december.
The climate of Whitehorse (Yukon) in december is very bad
In december in Whitehorse (Yukon), the climate is relatively dry (with 1.2in of rainfall over 1 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 1.6in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city the month of december. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 13°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 2°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 7°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Whitehorse (Yukon) in december with a maximum record of 38°F in 2011 and a minimum record of -38°F in 2012.
In december in Whitehorse (Yukon), the days on average last 05:41. Sunrise is at 11:05 and sunset is at 16:46.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Whitehorse (Yukon) in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 38°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -38°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -7°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 322.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.93km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 11:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:41 | ||||
| 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 Whitehorse (Yukon) in december 2025:
25°F to 27°F
11°F to 25°F
22°F to 29°F
18°F to 27°F
9°F to 18°F
0°F to 5°F
-11°F to -7°F
-25°F to -16°F
-43°F to -25°F
-34°F to -27°F
-40°F to -29°F
-29°F to -16°F
-5°F to -4°F
-14°F to -7°F
-20°F to -14°F
-31°F to -18°F
-25°F to -18°F
-22°F to -14°F
-38°F to -25°F
-38°F to -25°F
-32°F to -22°F
-49°F to -36°F
-49°F to -32°F
-45°F to -27°F
-32°F to -5°F
-32°F to -16°F
-18°F to -4°F
-5°F to -4°F
-14°F to -11°F
-23°F to -11°F
-20°F to -7°F
Map: other cities in Canada in december
Cities near Whitehorse (Yukon):
| Fort Selkirk in december | very bad weather |
| Dawson City in december | very bad weather |
| Norman Wells in december | very bad weather |
| Fort Nelson in december | very bad weather |
| Prince Rupert in december | very bad weather |
| Terrace in december | very bad weather |
| Inuvik in december | very bad weather |
| Îles de la Reine-Charlotte (Haida Gwaii) in december | very bad weather |
| Fort St. John in december | very bad weather |
| Prince George in december | very bad weather |
| Yellowknife in december | very bad weather |
| Grande Prairie in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Whitehorse (Yukon)
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Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) in december:
Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Whitehorse (Yukon). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) 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 Whitehorse (Yukon).