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Central Weather in December

Central in December

The short of it: Central in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -5 °C (22 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 69 mm · daylight 8 h 58 min

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

December in Central brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 58 min in mid-December, 39 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Central runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Waterloo, 0 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Central, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 15 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 58 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WaterlooOntario0 km ENE1°-5°69 mm
ColumbiaOntario2 km NNW1°-5°69 mm
Victoria HillsOntario3 km S1°-5°68 mm
Highland WestOntario4 km SSW0°-6°69 mm
KitchenerOntario4 km S1°-5°68 mm
Forest HeightsOntario5 km S1°-5°68 mm
Laurentian HillsOntario5 km SSE1°-5°68 mm
VanierOntario7 km SE1°-5°69 mm

The Almanac · Central 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 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Central by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°72 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-2°-10°63 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°60 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°83 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°96 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June24°13°84 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°95 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°14°82 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°80 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°87 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°84 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°69 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Central in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Central in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -5 °C (22 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Central?

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

How long are the days in Central in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 58 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Central in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Central in December?

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

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