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Devon Weather in December

Devon in December

The short of it: Devon in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -9° · rain 120 mm · daylight 8 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Devon an average December high of -1°, a low of -9° and some 120 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 120 mm. 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Devon runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. North Devon, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Devon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
North DevonNew Brunswick1 km WNW0°-9°118 mm
Youngs CrossingNew Brunswick1 km ENE-1°-9°120 mm
Barkers PointNew Brunswick1 km SSW0°-9°120 mm
Downtown FrederictonNew Brunswick2 km W0°-9°118 mm
Fredericton NorthsideNew Brunswick2 km NW0°-9°118 mm
Town PlatNew Brunswick3 km W0°-9°118 mm
Rabbit TownNew Brunswick3 km WSW-1°-9°120 mm
MarysvilleNew Brunswick3 km NE-1°-9°121 mm

The Almanac · Devon 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 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 120 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Devon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°104 mm13 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-2°-14°90 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March3°-8°100 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-1°88 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
May18°5°99 mm12 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June23°10°96 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°13°90 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August26°12°86 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°8°92 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°3°115 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November7°-2°110 mm12 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December-1°-9°120 mm13 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Devon in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Devon in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 120 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Devon?

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

How long are the days in Devon 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 Devon in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Devon in December?

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

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