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Georges River Weather in December

Georges River in December

The short of it: Georges River in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 154 mm · daylight 8 h 38 min

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

December in Georges River brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -3°, with about 154 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -3°. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 38 min in mid-December, 43 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Georges River runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. North Sydney, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Georges River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 38 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
North SydneyNova Scotia5 km E3°-3°156 mm
FlorenceNova Scotia6 km NE3°-3°153 mm
Balls CreekNova Scotia7 km S3°-4°157 mm
Sydney MinesNova Scotia8 km ENE3°-3°157 mm
South BarNova Scotia9 km E3°-4°161 mm
WestmountNova Scotia11 km SE3°-4°159 mm
Whitney PierNova Scotia12 km ESE3°-4°160 mm
CoxheathNova Scotia12 km SSE3°-4°160 mm

The Almanac · Georges River 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 3°, with nights near -3°. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Georges River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°144 mm21 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-1°-9°132 mm21 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March2°-6°132 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April7°-1°118 mm19 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May12°3°106 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June17°8°95 mm17 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July22°14°105 mm16 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August23°15°94 mm16 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°122 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°162 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°2°143 mm19 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December3°-3°154 mm21 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Georges River in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Georges River in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -3°. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Georges River?

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

How long are the days in Georges River in December?

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

Does it snow in Georges River in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Georges River in December?

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

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