Churchill weather in December
In December, Churchill sees average daytime highs of -18°C and overnight lows near -23°C, with 13 mm of precipitation across 3.6 wet days and about 6.1 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -15°C in the first days to -20°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 6 h 30 min at the start of December to 6 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Churchill's 11th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Churchill's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -18°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -23°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- 3.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 6 hours
- 9:14 AM – 3:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 88%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 23 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.36 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Churchill is town in Manitoba, Canada.
- Density
- 17/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -15°C in the first days to -20°C by the end.
A typical December day in Churchill reaches about -18°C in the afternoon and slips back to -23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -28°C and -7°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 9°C cooler than November and about 5°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -14 | -14 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -21 | -21 |
| Avg low (°C) | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -21 | -21 | -21 | -22 | -22 | -22 | -23 | -23 | -23 | -23 | -23 | -24 | -24 | -24 | -24 | -24 | -24 | -25 | -25 | -25 | -25 | -25 | -25 | -26 | -26 | -26 | -26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -14 | -20 |
| 2 | -14 | -20 |
| 3 | -15 | -20 |
| 4 | -15 | -20 |
| 5 | -15 | -21 |
| 6 | -16 | -21 |
| 7 | -16 | -21 |
| 8 | -16 | -22 |
| 9 | -17 | -22 |
| 10 | -17 | -22 |
| 11 | -17 | -23 |
| 12 | -17 | -23 |
| 13 | -18 | -23 |
| 14 | -18 | -23 |
| 15 | -18 | -23 |
| 16 | -18 | -24 |
| 17 | -18 | -24 |
| 18 | -18 | -24 |
| 19 | -19 | -24 |
| 20 | -19 | -24 |
| 21 | -19 | -24 |
| 22 | -19 | -25 |
| 23 | -19 | -25 |
| 24 | -19 | -25 |
| 25 | -20 | -25 |
| 26 | -20 | -25 |
| 27 | -20 | -25 |
| 28 | -20 | -26 |
| 29 | -20 | -26 |
| 30 | -21 | -26 |
| 31 | -21 | -26 |
How December really feels in Churchill
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Churchill weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -23° / -28° | 10 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -21° / -27° | 9 | 3 | 3.6 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -15° / -22° | 18 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| Apr | -6° / -13° | 21 | 5.3 | 5 | 14 | 0.0 |
| May | 2° / -4° | 36 | 7 | 4.5 | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 9° / 2° | 45 | 7.6 | 1 | 17.9 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 14° / 8° | 67 | 9.1 | 0 | 17.3 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 14° / 9° | 89 | 12.5 | 0 | 15.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 9° / 5° | 72 | 11.1 | 0.7 | 12.6 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 2° / -2° | 56 | 9.6 | 6.5 | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| Nov | -9° / -14° | 23 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -18° / -23° | 13 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 92%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Cloudier (%) | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 93 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 6 | 94 |
| 5 | 6 | 94 |
| 6 | 7 | 93 |
| 7 | 7 | 93 |
| 8 | 7 | 93 |
| 9 | 7 | 93 |
| 10 | 7 | 93 |
| 11 | 7 | 93 |
| 12 | 8 | 92 |
| 13 | 8 | 92 |
| 14 | 8 | 92 |
| 15 | 8 | 92 |
| 16 | 8 | 92 |
| 17 | 8 | 92 |
| 18 | 8 | 92 |
| 19 | 8 | 92 |
| 20 | 8 | 92 |
| 21 | 8 | 92 |
| 22 | 9 | 91 |
| 23 | 9 | 91 |
| 24 | 8 | 92 |
| 25 | 9 | 91 |
| 26 | 9 | 91 |
| 27 | 9 | 91 |
| 28 | 9 | 91 |
| 29 | 9 | 91 |
| 30 | 9 | 91 |
| 31 | 9 | 91 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Churchill gets around 13 mm of rain and snow over 3.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 12% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days, and about 5 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Snow chance (%) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 21 |
| 2 | 15 | 20 |
| 3 | 14 | 19 |
| 4 | 14 | 19 |
| 5 | 13 | 18 |
| 6 | 13 | 18 |
| 7 | 13 | 18 |
| 8 | 13 | 17 |
| 9 | 13 | 17 |
| 10 | 13 | 17 |
| 11 | 13 | 17 |
| 12 | 13 | 17 |
| 13 | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | 13 | 18 |
| 15 | 13 | 18 |
| 16 | 13 | 18 |
| 17 | 13 | 18 |
| 18 | 13 | 18 |
| 19 | 13 | 18 |
| 20 | 13 | 18 |
| 21 | 12 | 18 |
| 22 | 12 | 18 |
| 23 | 12 | 17 |
| 24 | 11 | 17 |
| 25 | 11 | 16 |
| 26 | 10 | 16 |
| 27 | 10 | 16 |
| 28 | 10 | 16 |
| 29 | 10 | 15 |
| 30 | 10 | 15 |
| 31 | 10 | 15 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 23 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 23 km/h on the calmest days to 24 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | breezy |
| 2 | 24 | breezy |
| 3 | 24 | breezy |
| 4 | 24 | breezy |
| 5 | 24 | breezy |
| 6 | 24 | breezy |
| 7 | 24 | breezy |
| 8 | 24 | breezy |
| 9 | 24 | breezy |
| 10 | 23 | breezy |
| 11 | 23 | breezy |
| 12 | 23 | breezy |
| 13 | 23 | breezy |
| 14 | 23 | breezy |
| 15 | 23 | breezy |
| 16 | 23 | breezy |
| 17 | 23 | breezy |
| 18 | 23 | breezy |
| 19 | 23 | breezy |
| 20 | 23 | breezy |
| 21 | 23 | breezy |
| 22 | 23 | breezy |
| 23 | 23 | breezy |
| 24 | 23 | breezy |
| 25 | 23 | breezy |
| 26 | 23 | breezy |
| 27 | 23 | breezy |
| 28 | 23 | breezy |
| 29 | 23 | breezy |
| 30 | 23 | breezy |
| 31 | 23 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 6 h 30 min at the start of December to 6 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:53 AM to 9:19 AM, and sunset from 3:20 PM to 3:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:53 | 8:55 | 8:56 | 8:58 | 9:00 | 9:01 | 9:03 | 9:04 | 9:06 | 9:07 | 9:08 | 9:10 | 9:11 | 9:12 | 9:13 | 9:14 | 9:15 | 9:16 | 9:16 | 9:17 | 9:18 | 9:18 | 9:19 | 9:19 | 9:19 | 9:19 | 9:20 | 9:20 | 9:20 | 9:19 | 9:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 3:20 | 3:19 | 3:18 | 3:17 | 3:16 | 3:15 | 3:15 | 3:14 | 3:14 | 3:13 | 3:13 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:12 | 3:13 | 3:13 | 3:14 | 3:14 | 3:15 | 3:16 | 3:16 | 3:17 | 3:18 | 3:19 | 3:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | 8:53 | 3:20 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 8:55 | 3:19 |
| 3 | 6.4 | 8:56 | 3:18 |
| 4 | 6.3 | 8:58 | 3:17 |
| 5 | 6.3 | 9:00 | 3:16 |
| 6 | 6.2 | 9:01 | 3:15 |
| 7 | 6.2 | 9:03 | 3:15 |
| 8 | 6.2 | 9:04 | 3:14 |
| 9 | 6.1 | 9:06 | 3:14 |
| 10 | 6.1 | 9:07 | 3:13 |
| 11 | 6.1 | 9:08 | 3:13 |
| 12 | 6.0 | 9:10 | 3:12 |
| 13 | 6.0 | 9:11 | 3:12 |
| 14 | 6.0 | 9:12 | 3:12 |
| 15 | 6.0 | 9:13 | 3:12 |
| 16 | 6.0 | 9:14 | 3:12 |
| 17 | 5.9 | 9:15 | 3:12 |
| 18 | 5.9 | 9:16 | 3:12 |
| 19 | 5.9 | 9:16 | 3:12 |
| 20 | 5.9 | 9:17 | 3:12 |
| 21 | 5.9 | 9:18 | 3:13 |
| 22 | 5.9 | 9:18 | 3:13 |
| 23 | 5.9 | 9:19 | 3:14 |
| 24 | 5.9 | 9:19 | 3:14 |
| 25 | 5.9 | 9:19 | 3:15 |
| 26 | 5.9 | 9:19 | 3:16 |
| 27 | 5.9 | 9:20 | 3:16 |
| 28 | 6.0 | 9:20 | 3:17 |
| 29 | 6.0 | 9:20 | 3:18 |
| 30 | 6.0 | 9:19 | 3:19 |
| 31 | 6.0 | 9:19 | 3:20 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.36 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.36 kWh/m² to a high of 5.96 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 0.36 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.3 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.4 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.4 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Churchill?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Churchill.
What to pack for Churchill in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Churchill sees daytime highs around -18°C and nights near -23°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: a windbreaker. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Churchill in December
The nearest coast averages about -1°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 10°C and coldest in January near -2°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | -1 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1 | Bracing |
| Feb | -1 | Bracing |
| Mar | -1 | Bracing |
| Apr | -1 | Bracing |
| May | -1 | Bracing |
| Jun | 1 | Bracing |
| Jul | 5 | Bracing |
| Aug | 10 | Bracing |
| Sep | 8 | Bracing |
| Oct | 4 | Bracing |
| Nov | 0 | Bracing |
| Dec | -1 | Bracing |
UV index in Churchill in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 0. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Churchill peaks around June 14 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 5 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Low |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Air quality in Churchill in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Churchill is worst in August — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 25.5× the cleanest month (January, 1 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Good |
| Feb | 1 | Good |
| Mar | 4 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 7 | Good |
| Oct | 3 | Good |
| Nov | 1 | Good |
| Dec | 1 | Good |
Where is Churchill?
Churchill sits at 58.8°N, 94.2°W, 0 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Prince Albert, 949 km away.
Topography around Churchill
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Churchill.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Churchill has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 53 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 120 m.
The land around Churchill is covered by water (69%) within 3 km, water (64%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and water (39%), grassland (29%) and wetland (20%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Churchill (58.7681°, -94.1667°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).