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Christopher-Champlain Weather in December

Christopher-Champlain in December

The short of it: Christopher-Champlain in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 68 mm · daylight 8 h 59 min

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

December in Christopher-Champlain brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 68 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 68 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 59 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Christopher-Champlain runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Cambridge, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Christopher-Champlain, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 59 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CambridgeOntario2 km NNW1°-5°68 mm
KitchenerOntario19 km WNW1°-5°68 mm
WaterlooOntario22 km NW1°-5°69 mm
GuelphOntario22 km N1°-6°70 mm
BrantfordOntario24 km S2°-5°60 mm
BrantOntario24 km S2°-5°64 mm
AncasterOntario29 km ESE2°-4°68 mm
WaterdownOntario34 km E2°-5°67 mm

The Almanac · Christopher-Champlain Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
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 68 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Christopher-Champlain by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°63 mm16 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-1°-9°57 mm15 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-5°54 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°80 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°7°94 mm13 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°79 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°102 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°15°83 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°78 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°82 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°80 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°68 mm16 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Christopher-Champlain in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Christopher-Champlain in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 68 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 68 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Christopher-Champlain?

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

How long are the days in Christopher-Champlain in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 59 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 23 min.

Does it snow in Christopher-Champlain in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Christopher-Champlain in December?

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

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