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Enfield Weather in December

Enfield in December

The short of it: Enfield in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -5° · rain 152 mm · daylight 8 h 47 min

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

December in Enfield brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -5°, with about 152 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 47 min in mid-December, 41 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Enfield runs about middling and drier than most in December. Fall River, 15 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Enfield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 47 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Fall RiverNova Scotia15 km SSW3°-5°161 mm
Beaver BankNova Scotia17 km SW3°-5°163 mm
Middle SackvilleNova Scotia20 km SW3°-5°165 mm
Lower SackvilleNova Scotia22 km SSW3°-5°161 mm
Mount UniackeNova Scotia24 km WSW2°-6°169 mm
BedfordNova Scotia26 km SSW3°-5°160 mm
PrestonNova Scotia27 km SSE3°-5°162 mm
Port WallaceNova Scotia27 km S3°-5°162 mm

The Almanac · Enfield Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Enfield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°137 mm17 km/h9 h 8 min✦
February0°-10°111 mm17 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March4°-6°115 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°110 mm15 km/h13 h 26 min✦
May15°4°100 mm14 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦
June20°9°109 mm12 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
July24°14°92 mm11 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
August24°14°91 mm11 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September21°10°102 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°136 mm15 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November8°0°155 mm15 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December3°-5°152 mm17 km/h8 h 47 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Enfield in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Enfield in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 152 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Enfield?

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

How long are the days in Enfield in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 47 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 35 min.

Does it snow in Enfield in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Enfield in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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