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Balmoral Weather in December

Balmoral in December

The short of it: Balmoral in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -10° · rain 96 mm · daylight 8 h 24 min

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

December in Balmoral brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -10°, with about 96 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 24 min in mid-December, 47 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Balmoral runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Eel River Crossing, 5 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Balmoral, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 24 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Eel River CrossingNew Brunswick5 km NNE-2°-10°93 mm
Bois-JoliNew Brunswick5 km WNW-3°-10°95 mm
Heron BayNew Brunswick7 km NE-2°-10°94 mm
CharloNew Brunswick9 km ENE-2°-9°93 mm
DalhousieNew Brunswick11 km NNE-2°-10°91 mm
CampbelltonNew Brunswick17 km WNW-2°-10°93 mm
Pointe-à-la-CroixQuebec18 km WNW-2°-10°93 mm
AtholvilleNew Brunswick20 km W-3°-11°94 mm
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The Almanac · Balmoral 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 7° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Balmoral by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°78 mm17 km/h8 h 47 min✦
February-5°-16°72 mm17 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-11°77 mm16 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-3°78 mm16 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May15°3°102 mm14 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦
June20°8°96 mm13 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°12°104 mm12 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°12°96 mm12 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September19°7°94 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°109 mm15 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November5°-3°95 mm16 km/h9 h 10 min✦
December-2°-10°96 mm17 km/h8 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balmoral in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balmoral in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Balmoral?

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

How long are the days in Balmoral in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 24 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Balmoral in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Balmoral in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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