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Gambo Weather in December

Gambo in December

The short of it: Gambo in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -6° · rain 104 mm · daylight 8 h 17 min

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

December in Gambo brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -6°, with about 104 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 17 min in mid-December, 48 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Gambo runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Hare Bay, 16 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Gambo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 17 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Hare BayNewfoundland and Labrador16 km ENE1°-6°104 mm
GlovertownNewfoundland and Labrador17 km SE1°-6°113 mm
DoverNewfoundland and Labrador21 km ENE1°-6°105 mm
Centreville-Wareham-TrinityNewfoundland and Labrador35 km NE1°-6°102 mm
GanderNewfoundland and Labrador35 km WNW1°-5°116 mm
Port BlandfordNewfoundland and Labrador48 km S2°-5°107 mm
MusgravetownNewfoundland and Labrador48 km SSE1°-5°122 mm
BloomfieldNewfoundland and Labrador50 km SSE1°-5°122 mm

The Almanac · Gambo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gambo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°92 mm21 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February-2°-11°87 mm21 km/h10 h 6 min✦
March1°-8°79 mm21 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-2°71 mm20 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May12°2°78 mm18 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦
June17°6°93 mm17 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
July22°11°91 mm16 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
August22°11°82 mm16 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September18°8°105 mm18 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°3°97 mm19 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November6°-1°100 mm20 km/h9 h 5 min✦
December1°-6°104 mm21 km/h8 h 17 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gambo in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gambo in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 104 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Gambo?

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

How long are the days in Gambo in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 17 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Gambo in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gambo in December?

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

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