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Chilliwack Weather in December

Chilliwack in December

The short of it: Chilliwack in December averages a high of 6 °C (44 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 13 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 6° · low 1° · rain 192 mm · daylight 8 h 13 min

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

December in Chilliwack brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 192 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 192 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 13 min in mid-December, 49 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Chilliwack runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Chilliwack-Downtown, 1 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Chilliwack, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 91 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Jan
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 13 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chilliwack-DowntownBritish Columbia1 km WSW6°1°192 mm
PromontoryBritish Columbia7 km S6°1°187 mm
Vedder CrossingBritish Columbia7 km S6°2°190 mm
AbbotsfordBritish Columbia25 km WSW6°1°190 mm
ClayburnBritish Columbia25 km WSW6°1°190 mm
MissionBritish Columbia26 km W6°1°230 mm
TownlineBritish Columbia32 km WSW6°1°200 mm
AldergroveBritish Columbia40 km WSW6°1°201 mm

The Almanac · Chilliwack 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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Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 192 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Chilliwack by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°242 mm11 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February9°1°118 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March12°3°163 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°6°118 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May20°10°88 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
June22°12°79 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July25°14°46 mm10 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August26°14°52 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September22°11°74 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October15°7°182 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November10°4°283 mm10 km/h9 h 2 min✦
December6°1°192 mm11 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chilliwack in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chilliwack in December?

Days average 6 °C (44 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 192 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Chilliwack?

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

How long are the days in Chilliwack in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Chilliwack in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Chilliwack in December?

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

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