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Barrington Weather in December

Barrington in December

The short of it: Barrington in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 57 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 4° · low -3° · rain 163 mm · daylight 8 h 57 min

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

December in Barrington brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -3°, with about 163 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -3°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 163 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 57 min in mid-December, 39 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Barrington runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Yarmouth, 54 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Barrington, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 57 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YarmouthNova Scotia54 km NW4°-3°157 mm
BridgewaterNova Scotia123 km NE4°-5°161 mm
GreenwoodNova Scotia165 km NNE3°-6°133 mm
KingstonNova Scotia166 km NNE3°-6°133 mm
Stillwater LakeNova Scotia187 km NE3°-5°158 mm
KentvilleNova Scotia189 km NNE2°-6°125 mm
New MinasNova Scotia189 km NNE2°-6°125 mm
TimberleaNova Scotia190 km NE3°-5°163 mm

The Almanac · Barrington 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 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -3°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 163 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Barrington by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°138 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February1°-7°118 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March4°-4°128 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April9°1°121 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May14°5°109 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦
June19°9°100 mm14 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
July21°12°98 mm12 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
August21°12°85 mm12 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September20°10°89 mm14 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°120 mm17 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November9°2°150 mm16 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December4°-3°163 mm17 km/h8 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barrington in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barrington in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -3°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 163 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Barrington?

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

How long are the days in Barrington in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 25 min.

Does it snow in Barrington in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Barrington in December?

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

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