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Carman Weather in December

Carman in December

The short of it: Carman in December averages a high of -8 °C (19 °F) and a low of -16 °C (4 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -16° · rain 29 mm · daylight 8 h 10 min

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

December in Carman brings afternoons near -8° and nights around -16°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -16°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 10 min in mid-December, 50 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Carman runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. St. Claude, 30 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Carman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 10 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
St. ClaudeManitoba30 km NW-8°-16°32 mm
MordenManitoba35 km SSW-7°-16°28 mm
WinklerManitoba36 km S-7°-16°29 mm
MorrisManitoba49 km ESE-8°-16°29 mm
AltonaManitoba54 km SE-7°-16°32 mm
St. Jean BaptisteManitoba54 km ESE-8°-16°28 mm
St. François XavierManitoba57 km NE-8°-17°28 mm
Portage la PrairieManitoba57 km NNW-8°-17°24 mm

The Almanac · Carman 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 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -16°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Carman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-20°18 mm15 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February-8°-18°18 mm14 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March-1°-11°29 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-2°28 mm16 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May18°5°94 mm17 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
June23°11°97 mm14 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
July25°13°83 mm13 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August25°12°65 mm13 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°49 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October11°0°35 mm16 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°29 mm17 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December-8°-16°29 mm16 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Carman in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Carman in December?

Days average -8 °C (19 °F) and nights -16 °C (4 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -16°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Carman?

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

How long are the days in Carman in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 10 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 15 min.

Does it snow in Carman in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Carman in December?

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

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