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Charlo Weather in December

Charlo in December

The short of it: Charlo in December averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 23 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 -9° · rain 93 mm · daylight 8 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Charlo an average December high of -2°, a low of -9° and some 93 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -9°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 23 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, Charlo runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Heron Bay, 6 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Charlo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 23 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Heron BayNew Brunswick6 km WNW-2°-10°94 mm
Eel River CrossingNew Brunswick7 km WNW-2°-10°93 mm
DalhousieNew Brunswick8 km NNW-2°-10°91 mm
BalmoralNew Brunswick9 km WSW-2°-10°96 mm
Bois-JoliNew Brunswick14 km W-3°-10°95 mm
Carleton-sur-MerQuebec19 km NE-2°-10°86 mm
LorneNew Brunswick21 km SE-3°-10°93 mm
CampbelltonNew Brunswick26 km W-2°-10°93 mm

The Almanac · Charlo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 7° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -9°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Charlo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-16°73 mm18 km/h8 h 47 min✦
February-5°-16°67 mm18 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-10°76 mm17 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-3°77 mm17 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May14°3°98 mm15 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦
June20°8°91 mm14 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°12°100 mm12 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
August23°12°95 mm13 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September19°8°92 mm14 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°3°106 mm16 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November5°-2°92 mm17 km/h9 h 10 min✦
December-2°-9°93 mm18 km/h8 h 23 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Charlo in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Charlo in December?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -9°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Charlo?

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

How long are the days in Charlo in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Charlo in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Charlo in December?

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

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