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Kenora Weather in December

Kenora in December

The short of it: Kenora in December averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -16° · rain 28 mm · daylight 8 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kenora an average December high of -8°, a low of -16° and some 28 mm of rain. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -16°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 8 min in mid-December, 50 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Kenora runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Vermilion Bay, 80 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Kenora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 8 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vermilion BayOntario80 km E-8°-16°33 mm
WarroadMinnesota113 km SSW-7°-17°17 mm
BaudetteMinnesota118 km S-7°-16°17 mm
Lac du BonnetManitoba125 km WNW-9°-17°26 mm
DrydenOntario125 km E-8°-16°33 mm
Ear FallsOntario132 km NE-10°-18°38 mm
EmoOntario135 km SSE-6°-16°37 mm
RoseauMinnesota138 km SW-7°-17°19 mm

The Almanac · Kenora 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 8° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -16°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kenora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-20°26 mm12 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-8°-19°19 mm12 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March0°-11°28 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April8°-3°37 mm13 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May16°5°72 mm14 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦
June22°11°114 mm12 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July25°14°111 mm11 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August24°13°88 mm12 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September18°8°89 mm13 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October10°2°58 mm14 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
November0°-7°41 mm14 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-16°28 mm12 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kenora in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kenora in December?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -16°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Kenora?

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

How long are the days in Kenora in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 8 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 18 min.

Does it snow in Kenora in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Kenora in December?

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

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