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Crossfield Weather in December

Crossfield in December

The short of it: Crossfield in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -14 °C (8 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 7 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -14° · rain 12 mm · daylight 7 h 52 min

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

December in Crossfield brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -14°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 52 min in mid-December, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Crossfield runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Airdrie, 15 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Crossfield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 52 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AirdrieAlberta15 km S-2°-13°11 mm
Coventry HillsAlberta29 km S-1°-13°11 mm
Sage HillAlberta30 km SSW-1°-13°11 mm
RedstoneAlberta30 km S-2°-14°11 mm
Nolan HillAlberta30 km SSW-1°-13°11 mm
EvanstonAlberta31 km SSW-1°-13°11 mm
Skyview RanchAlberta31 km S-2°-14°11 mm
Panorama HillsAlberta31 km S-1°-13°11 mm

The Almanac · Crossfield 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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Highs fall 5° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Crossfield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-15°12 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
February-2°-13°11 mm12 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
March2°-10°18 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April9°-3°28 mm14 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May16°2°54 mm14 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June19°7°94 mm13 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
July23°9°67 mm12 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August23°8°64 mm11 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°40 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-3°18 mm13 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-9°16 mm14 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
December-2°-14°12 mm13 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Crossfield in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Crossfield in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -14 °C (8 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Crossfield?

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

How long are the days in Crossfield in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 52 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 36 min.

Does it snow in Crossfield in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Crossfield in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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