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Arcadia Weather in December

Arcadia in December

The short of it: Arcadia in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -8° · rain 117 mm · daylight 8 h 41 min

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

December in Arcadia brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -8°, with about 117 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 0°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 41 min in mid-December, 43 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Arcadia runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Valley Waters, 23 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Arcadia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 41 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Valley WatersNew Brunswick23 km SE0°-8°128 mm
MaugervilleNew Brunswick30 km WNW0°-9°123 mm
MintoNew Brunswick31 km N0°-9°112 mm
OromoctoNew Brunswick32 km W0°-9°123 mm
Grand LakeNew Brunswick35 km NNE0°-9°108 mm
HamptonNew Brunswick35 km SSE1°-7°137 mm
Butternut ValleyNew Brunswick41 km E0°-8°119 mm
LincolnNew Brunswick41 km WNW0°-9°122 mm

The Almanac · Arcadia 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 0°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Arcadia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-13°104 mm13 km/h9 h 2 min✦
February-2°-13°88 mm13 km/h10 h 18 min✦
March3°-7°93 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-1°89 mm13 km/h13 h 28 min✦
May16°5°101 mm12 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June22°10°97 mm10 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
July25°13°80 mm9 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August24°13°77 mm9 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September20°9°91 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°4°116 mm11 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November7°-1°118 mm12 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December0°-8°117 mm13 km/h8 h 41 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arcadia in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arcadia in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 0°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Arcadia?

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

How long are the days in Arcadia in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 41 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 42 min.

Does it snow in Arcadia in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Arcadia in December?

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

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