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Fox Mountain Weather in December

Fox Mountain in December

The short of it: Fox Mountain in December averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -9 °C (17 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 7 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -9° · rain 34 mm · daylight 7 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fox Mountain an average December high of -2°, a low of -9° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 45 min in mid-December, 56 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Fox Mountain runs about middling and drier than most in December. Williams Lake, 2 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Fox Mountain, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 45 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Williams LakeBritish Columbia2 km W-1°-8°32 mm
108 Mile RanchBritish Columbia67 km SE-1°-10°39 mm
HancevilleBritish Columbia69 km WSW-2°-13°26 mm
100 Mile HouseBritish Columbia79 km SE-2°-10°40 mm
QuesnelBritish Columbia96 km NNW-2°-9°39 mm
ClearwaterBritish Columbia154 km ESE-1°-8°52 mm
Cache CreekBritish Columbia158 km SSE1°-6°22 mm
LillooetBritish Columbia163 km S1°-4°45 mm

The Almanac · Fox Mountain 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 5° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fox Mountain by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°34 mm8 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
February1°-9°20 mm8 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
March6°-5°17 mm9 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April12°-1°23 mm10 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May17°4°35 mm9 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°7°54 mm8 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July24°10°51 mm8 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August24°9°37 mm7 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°5°38 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°0°39 mm8 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-4°36 mm9 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦✦
December-2°-9°34 mm9 km/h7 h 45 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fox Mountain in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fox Mountain in December?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -9 °C (17 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Fox Mountain?

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

How long are the days in Fox Mountain in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 45 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 44 min.

Does it snow in Fox Mountain in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Fox Mountain in December?

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

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