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Fairvale Weather in December

Fairvale in December

The short of it: Fairvale in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 44 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 -7° · rain 140 mm · daylight 8 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fairvale an average December high of 1°, a low of -7° and some 140 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 140 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 44 min in mid-December, 42 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Fairvale runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Rothesay, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Fairvale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 44 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RothesayNew Brunswick2 km S1°-7°140 mm
QuispamsisNew Brunswick3 km NE1°-7°142 mm
Forest HillsNew Brunswick10 km SSW1°-7°136 mm
McAllisterNew Brunswick11 km SSW1°-7°136 mm
EastmountNew Brunswick11 km SSW1°-7°136 mm
Silver FallsNew Brunswick12 km SSW1°-7°136 mm
Westmorland HeightsNew Brunswick13 km SSW1°-7°135 mm
Saint John EastNew Brunswick14 km SSW2°-7°135 mm

The Almanac · Fairvale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 140 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fairvale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°128 mm15 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-2°-12°89 mm15 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-6°114 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°101 mm15 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May16°5°105 mm13 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦
June20°10°98 mm12 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July24°13°80 mm10 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August24°13°60 mm10 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°105 mm12 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°5°140 mm14 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November7°-1°132 mm14 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December1°-7°140 mm15 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fairvale in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fairvale in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 140 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Fairvale?

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

How long are the days in Fairvale in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 44 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 39 min.

Does it snow in Fairvale in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Fairvale in December?

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

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