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Hensall Weather in December

Hensall in December

The short of it: Hensall in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 58 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 -5° · rain 100 mm · daylight 8 h 58 min

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

December in Hensall brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 100 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 58 min in mid-December, 39 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Hensall runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Bluewater, 9 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hensall, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 58 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BluewaterOntario9 km WNW1°-5°94 mm
ExeterOntario10 km S1°-5°94 mm
South HuronOntario13 km S1°-5°92 mm
SeaforthOntario15 km NNE1°-5°115 mm
ClintonOntario21 km N1°-5°107 mm
Grand BendOntario24 km WSW2°-4°86 mm
Huron EastOntario26 km NE1°-5°119 mm
LucanOntario29 km SSE1°-5°93 mm

The Almanac · Hensall 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hensall by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°97 mm17 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-2°-10°82 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°65 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°84 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°90 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June24°13°75 mm11 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°78 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August25°14°80 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°106 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°104 mm15 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°99 mm17 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°100 mm17 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hensall in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hensall in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Hensall?

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

How long are the days in Hensall in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 58 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Hensall in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hensall in December?

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

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