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Caplan Weather in December

Caplan in December

The short of it: Caplan in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -10° · rain 82 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

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

Thirty years of records give Caplan an average December high of -2°, a low of -10° and some 82 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -10°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 22 min in mid-December, 47 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Caplan runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. New-Richmond, 14 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Caplan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
New-RichmondQuebec14 km WNW-2°-9°82 mm
BonaventureQuebec16 km ESE-1°-9°87 mm
MariaQuebec24 km WNW-2°-9°84 mm
BelleduneNew Brunswick26 km SSW-2°-9°86 mm
New CarlisleQuebec28 km ESE-1°-9°89 mm
Pointe-VerteNew Brunswick28 km SSW-2°-9°88 mm
Carleton-sur-MerQuebec33 km W-2°-10°86 mm
Petit-RocherNew Brunswick36 km S-2°-10°91 mm

The Almanac · Caplan 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 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -10°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Caplan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-15°74 mm18 km/h8 h 46 min✦
February-5°-15°67 mm18 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-10°66 mm17 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-3°74 mm16 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May14°4°99 mm15 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦
June20°9°92 mm14 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦
July23°13°101 mm12 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
August23°12°101 mm13 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
September18°8°98 mm14 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°3°114 mm16 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
November5°-3°100 mm16 km/h9 h 9 min✦
December-2°-10°82 mm18 km/h8 h 22 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caplan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caplan in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -10°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Caplan?

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

How long are the days in Caplan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 2 min.

Does it snow in Caplan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Caplan in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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