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Ilderton Weather in December

Ilderton in December

The short of it: Ilderton in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 88 mm · daylight 9 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ilderton an average December high of 1°, a low of -5° and some 88 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 1 min in mid-December, 38 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Ilderton runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. London, 16 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Ilderton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 1 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LondonOntario16 km SE2°-4°85 mm
StrathroyOntario24 km SW2°-4°83 mm
St. MarysOntario28 km NE1°-5°94 mm
DorchesterOntario28 km ESE1°-5°83 mm
South HuronOntario29 km NNW1°-5°92 mm
St. ThomasOntario38 km SSE2°-4°83 mm
IngersollOntario41 km E1°-5°80 mm
Lambton ShoresOntario46 km WNW2°-4°77 mm

The Almanac · Ilderton 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 7° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ilderton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°88 mm17 km/h9 h 20 min✦
February-1°-9°74 mm16 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March4°-4°67 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°84 mm16 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°8°93 mm14 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
June24°13°84 mm12 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
July26°15°79 mm11 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
August26°15°72 mm11 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September22°11°90 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°97 mm14 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°0°90 mm17 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December1°-5°88 mm17 km/h9 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ilderton in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ilderton in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ilderton?

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

How long are the days in Ilderton in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 1 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 21 min.

Does it snow in Ilderton in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ilderton in December?

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

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