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Bothwell Weather in December

Bothwell in December

The short of it: Bothwell in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 74 mm · daylight 9 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bothwell an average December high of 2°, a low of -4° and some 74 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 4 min in mid-December, 37 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Bothwell runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Glencoe, 18 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Bothwell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 4 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GlencoeOntario18 km NE2°-4°76 mm
RidgetownOntario22 km S2°-4°73 mm
West LorneOntario22 km E2°-4°74 mm
Oil SpringsOntario26 km NW2°-4°68 mm
WatfordOntario35 km N2°-4°76 mm
ChathamOntario36 km SW3°-3°65 mm
PetroliaOntario36 km NW2°-4°69 mm
WyomingOntario41 km NNW2°-4°70 mm

The Almanac · Bothwell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Bothwell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°67 mm18 km/h9 h 22 min✦
February0°-8°62 mm17 km/h10 h 29 min✦
March5°-3°59 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°84 mm16 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°88 mm14 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
June25°14°88 mm12 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
July27°16°79 mm11 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
August26°16°81 mm11 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
September23°12°85 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October16°7°79 mm15 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November9°1°81 mm18 km/h9 h 41 min✦
December2°-4°74 mm18 km/h9 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bothwell in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bothwell in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Bothwell?

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

How long are the days in Bothwell in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 4 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 18 min.

Does it snow in Bothwell in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Bothwell in December?

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

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