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Granby Weather in December

Granby in December

The short of it: Granby in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (17 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 44 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 -9° · rain 103 mm · daylight 8 h 44 min

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

December in Granby brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -9°, with about 103 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -9°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 44 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, Granby runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Saint-Hyacinthe, 31 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Granby, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 44 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-HyacintheQuebec31 km NW-1°-8°92 mm
Mont-Saint-HilaireQuebec40 km WNW-1°-8°94 mm
BeloeilQuebec41 km WNW-1°-8°94 mm
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec43 km WSW-1°-8°84 mm
ChamblyQuebec43 km W-1°-8°90 mm
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleQuebec50 km WNW-1°-8°92 mm
Sainte-JulieQuebec51 km WNW-1°-9°92 mm
Saint-HubertQuebec54 km WNW-1°-9°92 mm

The Almanac · Granby 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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Highs fall 7° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -9°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Granby by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°90 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-14°71 mm10 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°81 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°100 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May18°7°105 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June23°12°126 mm8 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July26°15°117 mm8 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August25°15°116 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September21°10°88 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°127 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°94 mm10 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°103 mm10 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Granby in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Granby in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (17 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -9°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Granby?

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

How long are the days in Granby in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 44 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 39 min.

Does it snow in Granby in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Granby in December?

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

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