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Cherryville Weather in December

Cherryville in December

The short of it: Cherryville in December averages a high of -0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -6° · rain 66 mm · daylight 8 h 3 min

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

Thirty years of records give Cherryville an average December high of 0°, a low of -6° and some 66 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 3 min in mid-December, 51 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Cherryville runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Lumby, 25 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Cherryville, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 3 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LumbyBritish Columbia25 km W0°-5°46 mm
LavingtonBritish Columbia34 km W0°-6°47 mm
ColdstreamBritish Columbia42 km W0°-5°46 mm
SpallumcheenBritish Columbia46 km WNW1°-4°48 mm
VernonBritish Columbia47 km W1°-4°42 mm
ArmstrongBritish Columbia47 km WNW1°-5°49 mm
EnderbyBritish Columbia51 km NW1°-5°56 mm
OyamaBritish Columbia55 km WSW1°-4°40 mm

The Almanac · Cherryville 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 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cherryville by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°74 mm7 km/h8 h 29 min✦
February2°-6°39 mm6 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March7°-3°46 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April14°1°53 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
May20°6°69 mm8 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June22°9°78 mm8 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°11°47 mm8 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
August26°10°37 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°7°53 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October11°2°70 mm7 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November5°-1°76 mm8 km/h8 h 55 min✦
December0°-6°66 mm7 km/h8 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cherryville in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cherryville in December?

Days average -0 °C (32 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Cherryville?

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

How long are the days in Cherryville in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 3 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 23 min.

Does it snow in Cherryville in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Cherryville in December?

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

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