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Killarney Weather in December

Killarney in December

The short of it: Killarney in December averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -17° · rain 25 mm · daylight 8 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Killarney an average December high of -7°, a low of -17° and some 25 mm of rain. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 13 min in mid-December, 49 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Killarney runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Boissevain, 29 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Killarney, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 13 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BoissevainManitoba29 km W-7°-17°27 mm
RollaNorth Dakota36 km S-7°-16°18 mm
Green AcresNorth Dakota38 km S-7°-17°18 mm
BelcourtNorth Dakota39 km S-7°-17°18 mm
Shell ValleyNorth Dakota45 km SSW-6°-17°18 mm
DunseithNorth Dakota50 km SW-6°-17°18 mm
RoletteNorth Dakota60 km SSW-6°-17°16 mm
DeloraineManitoba60 km W-7°-17°23 mm

The Almanac · Killarney Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Killarney by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-21°18 mm16 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
February-8°-19°15 mm16 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March0°-12°26 mm17 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April9°-3°24 mm17 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May18°4°81 mm18 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
June23°10°113 mm15 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July25°12°86 mm13 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦
August26°11°77 mm13 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
September21°7°45 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°48 mm17 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November1°-9°27 mm17 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December-7°-17°25 mm16 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Killarney in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Killarney in December?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Killarney?

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

How long are the days in Killarney in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Killarney in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Killarney in December?

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

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