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Caledon Weather in December

Caledon in December

The short of it: Caledon in December averages a high of -0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -6° · rain 59 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Caledon an average December high of 0°, a low of -6° and some 59 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-December, 39 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Caledon runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Orangeville, 10 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Caledon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 19 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OrangevilleOntario10 km NW-1°-7°60 mm
GeorgetownOntario25 km SSE1°-5°60 mm
Halton HillsOntario26 km S1°-5°61 mm
BramptonOntario27 km SE2°-5°57 mm
Mount Olive-Silverstone-JamestownOntario35 km ESE2°-4°57 mm
West Humber-ClairvilleOntario36 km ESE2°-4°57 mm
MiltonOntario40 km SSE2°-5°62 mm
VaughanOntario40 km E1°-5°59 mm

The Almanac · Caledon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Caledon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-11°66 mm17 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-3°-12°58 mm17 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March2°-7°52 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April9°-1°79 mm16 km/h13 h 23 min✦
May17°6°90 mm14 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June22°11°85 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July25°14°84 mm12 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°13°78 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September21°10°76 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October13°4°83 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November6°-1°78 mm16 km/h9 h 34 min✦
December0°-6°59 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caledon in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caledon in December?

Days average -0 °C (32 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Caledon?

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

How long are the days in Caledon in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Caledon in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Caledon in December?

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

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