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Amherstview Weather in December

Amherstview in December

The short of it: Amherstview in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -7° · rain 88 mm · daylight 8 h 53 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

December in Amherstview brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -7°, with about 88 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 53 min in mid-December, 40 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Amherstview runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Mile Square, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Amherstview, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 53 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mile SquareOntario2 km NE2°-6°89 mm
Lemoine PointOntario4 km ENE2°-6°89 mm
Bayridge WestOntario4 km NE2°-6°89 mm
Auden ParkOntario5 km ENE2°-6°89 mm
Bayridge EastOntario5 km ENE2°-6°89 mm
WestwoodsOntario5 km NE1°-7°86 mm
HendersonOntario5 km E1°-6°87 mm
ReddendaleOntario6 km E1°-6°87 mm

The Almanac · Amherstview Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Amherstview by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°77 mm18 km/h9 h 13 min✦
February-2°-11°66 mm17 km/h10 h 24 min✦
March4°-6°67 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°94 mm16 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May18°7°77 mm14 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June23°12°83 mm12 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July26°16°66 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°83 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
September21°11°84 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°102 mm16 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November8°0°94 mm17 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December1°-7°88 mm18 km/h8 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Amherstview in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Amherstview in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Amherstview?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Amherstview in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 53 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 30 min.

Does it snow in Amherstview in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Amherstview in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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