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Deep River Weather in December

Deep River in December

The short of it: Deep River in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 65 mm · daylight 8 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Deep River an average December high of -2°, a low of -11° and some 65 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 65 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 39 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Deep River runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Petawawa, 28 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Deep River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PetawawaOntario28 km SE-2°-10°68 mm
PembrokeOntario43 km SE-2°-11°69 mm
RenfrewOntario95 km SE-2°-10°57 mm
ArnpriorOntario116 km SE-2°-9°51 mm
BancroftOntario119 km SSW-2°-10°72 mm
ManiwakiQuebec122 km ENE-3°-13°74 mm
United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and ClydeOntario123 km SW-2°-11°86 mm
Mississippi MillsOntario140 km SE-2°-9°62 mm

The Almanac · Deep River 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 65 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Deep River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°56 mm10 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-4°-17°48 mm10 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March2°-10°50 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-2°73 mm11 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May18°5°88 mm10 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June23°10°87 mm9 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July26°13°83 mm9 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August25°12°88 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°9°89 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°3°87 mm10 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November5°-3°71 mm10 km/h9 h 22 min✦
December-2°-11°65 mm10 km/h8 h 39 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Deep River in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Deep River in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 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 65 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Deep River?

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

How long are the days in Deep River in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 39 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 45 min.

Does it snow in Deep River in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Deep River in December?

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

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