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Barrhead Weather in December

Barrhead in December

The short of it: Barrhead in December averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 7 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -17° · rain 18 mm · daylight 7 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Barrhead an average December high of -7°, a low of -17° and some 18 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 22 min in mid-December, 62 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Barrhead runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Westlock, 35 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Barrhead, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 22 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WestlockAlberta35 km E-7°-16°12 mm
MorinvilleAlberta61 km SE-6°-15°15 mm
Stony PlainAlberta72 km SSE-5°-15°15 mm
Spruce GroveAlberta74 km SSE-5°-15°15 mm
St. AlbertAlberta75 km SE-6°-15°16 mm
CumberlandAlberta80 km SE-5°-14°16 mm
DunluceAlberta81 km SE-5°-14°16 mm
BaturynAlberta81 km SE-6°-15°16 mm

The Almanac · Barrhead 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 -7°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Barrhead by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°23 mm12 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February-5°-17°15 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March0°-12°18 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-4°29 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
May18°2°48 mm13 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°92 mm11 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°10°97 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°9°56 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°34 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°24 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°26 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December-7°-17°18 mm12 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barrhead in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barrhead in December?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Barrhead?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Barrhead in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Barrhead in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Barrhead in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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