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Dunluce Weather in December

Dunluce in December

The short of it: Dunluce in December averages a high of -5 °C (22 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 7 h 28 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 -5° · low -14° · rain 16 mm · daylight 7 h 28 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dunluce an average December high of -5°, a low of -14° and some 16 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -5°, with nights near -14°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 28 min in mid-December, 60 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, Dunluce runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Baturyn, 2 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Dunluce, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 28 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaturynAlberta2 km NE-6°-15°16 mm
CumberlandAlberta2 km SW-5°-14°16 mm
EvansdaleAlberta3 km ESE-5°-14°16 mm
KlarvattenAlberta4 km ENE-6°-15°16 mm
KilkennyAlberta5 km ESE-5°-14°16 mm
BelvedereAlberta7 km ESE-5°-14°16 mm
Hollick-KenyonAlberta7 km E-5°-14°16 mm
InglewoodAlberta7 km S-5°-14°16 mm

The Almanac · Dunluce 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 6° from November to about -5°, with nights near -14°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dunluce by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-17°22 mm11 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°17 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-2°31 mm13 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°86 mm12 km/h17 h 2 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August23°10°57 mm10 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°33 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦
November0°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm12 km/h7 h 28 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dunluce in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dunluce in December?

Days average -5 °C (22 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -5°, with nights near -14°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Dunluce?

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

How long are the days in Dunluce in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 28 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 2 min.

Does it snow in Dunluce in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Dunluce in December?

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

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