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Aurora Weather in December

Aurora in December

The short of it: Aurora in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -6° · rain 56 mm · daylight 8 h 54 min

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

December in Aurora brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -6°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 54 min in mid-December, 40 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Aurora runs about middling and drier than most in December. Newmarket, 6 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Aurora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 54 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NewmarketOntario6 km N1°-6°57 mm
Whitchurch-StouffvilleOntario12 km E0°-6°60 mm
Richmond HillOntario15 km S1°-5°60 mm
StouffvilleOntario18 km ESE0°-6°61 mm
VaughanOntario18 km S1°-5°59 mm
ThornhillOntario21 km S2°-5°60 mm
MarkhamOntario22 km SE1°-5°64 mm
MillikenOntario24 km SE2°-5°64 mm

The Almanac · Aurora 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 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Aurora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°58 mm17 km/h9 h 14 min✦
February-3°-11°53 mm17 km/h10 h 24 min✦
March2°-6°53 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°75 mm16 km/h13 h 23 min✦
May17°7°86 mm14 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
June23°12°89 mm12 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
July26°15°85 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
August25°15°80 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September21°11°76 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°78 mm14 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°0°74 mm16 km/h9 h 34 min✦
December1°-6°56 mm17 km/h8 h 54 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aurora in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aurora in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Aurora?

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

How long are the days in Aurora in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 54 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 28 min.

Does it snow in Aurora in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Aurora in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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