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Gravenhurst Weather in December

Gravenhurst in December

The short of it: Gravenhurst in December averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -8° · rain 103 mm · daylight 8 h 48 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gravenhurst an average December high of 0°, a low of -8° and some 103 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 48 min in mid-December, 41 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Gravenhurst runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Bracebridge, 14 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Gravenhurst, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 48 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BracebridgeOntario14 km NNE-1°-9°102 mm
Amigo BeachOntario25 km S0°-8°99 mm
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary SchoolOntario33 km S0°-7°98 mm
OrilliaOntario35 km S0°-7°96 mm
MidlandOntario45 km WSW0°-7°103 mm
PenetanguisheneOntario46 km WSW0°-7°103 mm
HuntsvilleOntario48 km NNE-2°-10°94 mm
ElmvaleOntario54 km SW0°-7°90 mm

The Almanac · Gravenhurst 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 6° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Gravenhurst by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°104 mm15 km/h9 h 8 min✦
February-3°-14°72 mm15 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March3°-9°67 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°90 mm15 km/h13 h 26 min✦
May18°5°98 mm14 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦
June23°11°87 mm12 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
July25°13°83 mm12 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
August24°13°84 mm11 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September21°10°102 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°110 mm15 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-2°105 mm15 km/h9 h 29 min✦
December0°-8°103 mm16 km/h8 h 48 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gravenhurst in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gravenhurst in December?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Gravenhurst?

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

How long are the days in Gravenhurst in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 48 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 35 min.

Does it snow in Gravenhurst in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gravenhurst in December?

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

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