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Farnham Weather in December

Farnham in December

The short of it: Farnham in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -8° · rain 92 mm · daylight 8 h 45 min

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

December in Farnham brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -8°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 45 min in mid-December, 42 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Farnham runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 22 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Farnham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 45 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec22 km W-1°-8°84 mm
GranbyQuebec23 km ENE-1°-9°103 mm
ChamblyQuebec30 km NW-1°-8°90 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec39 km N-1°-8°92 mm
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleQuebec40 km NW-1°-8°92 mm
Saint-HubertQuebec42 km NW-1°-9°92 mm
BrossardQuebec42 km WNW0°-8°88 mm
La PrairieQuebec43 km WNW0°-8°88 mm

The Almanac · Farnham 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 -8°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Farnham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°73 mm10 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-3°-14°60 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March2°-7°66 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°97 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°100 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June23°12°112 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July26°15°112 mm8 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August25°14°104 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September21°10°82 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°126 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°90 mm10 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-1°-8°92 mm10 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Farnham in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Farnham in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -8°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Farnham?

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

How long are the days in Farnham in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 45 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Farnham in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Farnham in December?

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

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