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Fairisle Weather in December

Fairisle in December

The short of it: Fairisle in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -9° · rain 118 mm · daylight 8 h 29 min

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

December in Fairisle brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -9°, with about 118 mm 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 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 29 min in mid-December, 45 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Fairisle runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Neguac, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Fairisle, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 15 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 29 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NeguacNew Brunswick5 km SE-1°-9°117 mm
AlnwickNew Brunswick8 km SSW-1°-9°116 mm
Burnt ChurchNew Brunswick9 km S-1°-9°117 mm
TabusintacNew Brunswick10 km ENE-1°-9°119 mm
BrantvilleNew Brunswick15 km NE-1°-9°119 mm
Saint Irénée and AlderwoodNew Brunswick27 km NNE-1°-9°119 mm
SaumarezNew Brunswick28 km NNE-1°-9°119 mm
Baie Ste. AnneNew Brunswick28 km SSE-1°-8°122 mm
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The Almanac · Fairisle 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 -1°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fairisle by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°106 mm17 km/h8 h 52 min✦
February-4°-14°89 mm17 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March1°-9°99 mm17 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-2°88 mm16 km/h13 h 33 min✦
May15°4°92 mm15 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦
June20°9°89 mm13 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
July24°13°99 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
August24°13°91 mm12 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September19°8°81 mm13 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°3°110 mm16 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November6°-2°103 mm16 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December-1°-9°118 mm17 km/h8 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fairisle in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fairisle in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 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 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Fairisle?

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

How long are the days in Fairisle in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 55 min.

Does it snow in Fairisle in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Fairisle in December?

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

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