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Fiddlesticks Weather in December

Fiddlesticks in December

The short of it: Fiddlesticks in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (22 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 58 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 -5° · rain 70 mm · daylight 8 h 58 min

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

December in Fiddlesticks brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 58 min in mid-December, 39 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Fiddlesticks runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Cambridge, 4 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Fiddlesticks, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 58 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CambridgeOntario4 km SSW1°-5°68 mm
GuelphOntario17 km N1°-6°70 mm
KitchenerOntario18 km W1°-5°68 mm
WaterlooOntario20 km WNW1°-5°69 mm
BrantfordOntario29 km S2°-5°60 mm
BrantOntario30 km S2°-5°64 mm
AncasterOntario31 km SE2°-4°68 mm
WaterdownOntario33 km ESE2°-5°67 mm

The Almanac · Fiddlesticks 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 -5°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fiddlesticks by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°63 mm16 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-2°-10°60 mm16 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March4°-5°56 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°80 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°92 mm13 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°80 mm12 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°100 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August25°14°84 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°79 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°81 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°81 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°70 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fiddlesticks in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fiddlesticks in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (22 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Fiddlesticks?

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

How long are the days in Fiddlesticks in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 58 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 23 min.

Does it snow in Fiddlesticks in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Fiddlesticks in December?

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

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