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Courcelles Weather in December

Courcelles in December

The short of it: Courcelles in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 98 mm · daylight 8 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Courcelles an average December high of -2°, a low of -11° and some 98 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 40 min in mid-December, 43 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Courcelles runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Shenley, 18 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Courcelles, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 40 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShenleyQuebec18 km NE-3°-11°88 mm
AdstockQuebec21 km NNW-3°-11°100 mm
Saint-Éphrem-de-BeauceQuebec22 km N-2°-11°92 mm
DisraeliQuebec28 km W-2°-11°107 mm
Saint-Joseph-de-ColeraineQuebec31 km WNW-2°-11°113 mm
Lac-MéganticQuebec33 km SSE-2°-11°103 mm
Thetford-MinesQuebec35 km NW-2°-10°116 mm
Saint-GeorgesQuebec36 km NE-2°-11°80 mm

The Almanac · Courcelles 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 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Courcelles by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°76 mm9 km/h9 h 2 min✦
February-5°-16°74 mm10 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March1°-10°70 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-2°90 mm11 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May16°4°100 mm10 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June21°9°126 mm8 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July24°13°116 mm8 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August23°12°120 mm7 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September19°8°87 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October11°2°123 mm9 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November5°-4°87 mm10 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December-2°-11°98 mm9 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Courcelles in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Courcelles in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Courcelles?

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

How long are the days in Courcelles in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 40 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 43 min.

Does it snow in Courcelles in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Courcelles in December?

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

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