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Didsbury Weather in December

Didsbury in December

The short of it: Didsbury in December averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 7 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -14° · rain 15 mm · daylight 7 h 49 min

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

December in Didsbury brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -14°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -3°; nights run about -14°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 49 min in mid-December, 55 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Didsbury runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Olds, 13 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Didsbury, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 49 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OldsAlberta13 km N-3°-14°16 mm
AirdrieAlberta41 km S-2°-13°11 mm
InnisfailAlberta42 km NNE-4°-15°15 mm
Sage HillAlberta55 km S-1°-13°11 mm
Nolan HillAlberta55 km S-1°-13°11 mm
Coventry HillsAlberta56 km S-1°-13°11 mm
EvanstonAlberta56 km S-1°-13°11 mm
RedstoneAlberta57 km SSE-2°-14°11 mm

The Almanac · Didsbury 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 -3°; nights run about -14°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Didsbury by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°13 mm12 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦
February-2°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March2°-10°20 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April10°-3°26 mm14 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
May16°3°52 mm13 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June19°7°92 mm13 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦
July23°9°74 mm11 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
August22°8°64 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°44 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-3°20 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-9°18 mm13 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦
December-3°-14°15 mm12 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Didsbury in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Didsbury in December?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -3°; nights run about -14°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Didsbury?

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

How long are the days in Didsbury in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 49 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Didsbury in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Didsbury in December?

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

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