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Canora Weather in December

Canora in December

The short of it: Canora in December averages a high of -10 °C (14 °F) and a low of -19 °C (-3 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 7 h 50 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 -10° · low -19° · rain 22 mm · daylight 7 h 50 min

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

December in Canora brings afternoons near -10° and nights around -19°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about -10°, with nights near -19°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 50 min in mid-December, 55 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, Canora runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Kamsack, 38 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Canora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 50 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KamsackSaskatchewan38 km E-9°-19°24 mm
PreecevilleSaskatchewan39 km NNW-11°-20°22 mm
YorktonSaskatchewan46 km S-9°-18°22 mm
Foam LakeSaskatchewan76 km W-9°-18°21 mm
MelvilleSaskatchewan84 km SSW-8°-18°23 mm
RoblinManitoba87 km ESE-9°-19°24 mm
Swan RiverManitoba96 km ENE-10°-18°22 mm
KelvingtonSaskatchewan96 km NW-10°-19°22 mm

The Almanac · Canora 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 8° from November to about -10°, with nights near -19°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Canora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-23°21 mm13 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦
February-9°-20°16 mm13 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March-2°-14°20 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April8°-4°28 mm15 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
May18°3°60 mm16 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June22°9°94 mm14 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦
July25°12°79 mm12 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
August24°10°70 mm12 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September19°5°44 mm14 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°30 mm14 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦
November-2°-10°27 mm14 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
December-10°-19°22 mm13 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Canora in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Canora in December?

Days average -10 °C (14 °F) and nights -19 °C (-3 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about -10°, with nights near -19°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Canora?

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

How long are the days in Canora in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 50 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Canora in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Canora in December?

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

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