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Invermere Weather in December

Invermere in December

The short of it: Invermere in December averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -10° · rain 30 mm · daylight 8 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Invermere an average December high of -3°, a low of -10° and some 30 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Invermere: highs scarcely reach -3°, nights fall to -10°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 1 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Invermere runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Canmore, 79 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Invermere, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 1 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CanmoreAlberta79 km NE-3°-13°24 mm
CranbrookBritish Columbia115 km S-1°-9°47 mm
CochraneAlberta133 km NE-1°-14°12 mm
Springbank HillAlberta142 km ENE-1°-13°11 mm
Aspen WoodsAlberta142 km ENE-1°-13°11 mm
BridlewoodAlberta142 km ENE-1°-14°11 mm
Signal HillAlberta143 km ENE-1°-13°11 mm
West SpringsAlberta143 km ENE-1°-13°11 mm

The Almanac · Invermere 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 dead of winter in Invermere: highs scarcely reach -3°, nights fall to -10°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Invermere by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°33 mm8 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February1°-9°18 mm8 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March8°-5°24 mm9 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April13°-1°32 mm9 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°45 mm9 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°8°72 mm8 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
July27°10°44 mm8 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°10°35 mm8 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°39 mm7 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°0°31 mm8 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-4°39 mm8 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦✦
December-3°-10°30 mm7 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Invermere in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Invermere in December?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Invermere: highs scarcely reach -3°, nights fall to -10°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Invermere?

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

How long are the days in Invermere in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 1 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 26 min.

Does it snow in Invermere in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Invermere in December?

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

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