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Falher Weather in December

Falher in December

The short of it: Falher in December averages a high of -9 °C (17 °F) and a low of -18 °C (-0 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 7 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -9° · low -18° · rain 21 mm · daylight 7 h 2 min

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

December in Falher brings afternoons near -9° and nights around -18°, with about 21 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -9°; nights run about -18°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 2 min in mid-December, 67 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Falher runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. McLennan, 19 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Falher, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 2 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
McLennanAlberta19 km E-8°-18°21 mm
GrimshawAlberta56 km NNW-8°-18°20 mm
High PrairieAlberta56 km SE-9°-19°23 mm
Peace RiverAlberta56 km N-9°-18°20 mm
BerwynAlberta57 km NW-8°-18°21 mm
ValleyviewAlberta74 km S-5°-14°20 mm
FairviewAlberta83 km WNW-8°-18°23 mm
RycroftAlberta95 km W-7°-17°22 mm

The Almanac · Falher 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 7° against November, to near -9°; nights run about -18°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Falher by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-21°28 mm13 km/h7 h 37 min✦✦
February-7°-18°20 mm13 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
March-1°-13°18 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April9°-3°20 mm14 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
May17°3°40 mm13 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°69 mm12 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July23°10°76 mm11 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
August22°8°54 mm11 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September17°4°39 mm13 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°31 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
November-2°-11°34 mm13 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦
December-9°-18°21 mm13 km/h7 h 2 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Falher in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Falher in December?

Days average -9 °C (17 °F) and nights -18 °C (-0 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -9°; nights run about -18°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Falher?

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

How long are the days in Falher in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 2 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 31 min.

Does it snow in Falher in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Falher in December?

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

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