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Grenfell Weather in December

Grenfell in December

The short of it: Grenfell in December averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -17 °C (1 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 8 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -17° · rain 23 mm · daylight 8 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Grenfell an average December high of -8°, a low of -17° and some 23 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 2 min in mid-December, 52 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 September and July.

Against its neighbours, Grenfell runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Kipling, 41 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Grenfell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 2 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KiplingSaskatchewan41 km SSE-8°-17°22 mm
Indian HeadSaskatchewan53 km WNW-7°-17°21 mm
MelvilleSaskatchewan56 km N-8°-18°23 mm
EsterhazySaskatchewan65 km ENE-8°-17°24 mm
Fort Qu'AppelleSaskatchewan73 km WNW-7°-17°22 mm
BalgonieSaskatchewan95 km W-7°-17°20 mm
YorktonSaskatchewan95 km NNE-9°-18°22 mm
MoosominSaskatchewan95 km ESE-8°-17°22 mm

The Almanac · Grenfell 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 -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Grenfell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°22 mm16 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦
February-8°-18°14 mm15 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March-1°-11°18 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April10°-3°29 mm17 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
May17°4°54 mm18 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June22°9°83 mm15 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦
July25°12°56 mm13 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
August25°10°61 mm13 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September19°5°41 mm15 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°26 mm16 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-10°23 mm16 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦
December-8°-17°23 mm15 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grenfell in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grenfell in December?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -17 °C (1 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Grenfell?

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

How long are the days in Grenfell in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 2 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 25 min.

Does it snow in Grenfell in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Grenfell in December?

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

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