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Lac-Simon Weather in December

Lac-Simon in December

The short of it: Lac-Simon in December averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -12° · rain 78 mm · daylight 8 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lac-Simon an average December high of -3°, a low of -12° and some 78 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -3°; nights run about -12°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 38 min in mid-December, 43 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Lac-Simon runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Mont-Tremblant, 14 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Lac-Simon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 38 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mont-TremblantQuebec14 km ENE-3°-12°78 mm
Rivière-RougeQuebec30 km NNW-3°-13°77 mm
Sainte-Agathe-des-MontsQuebec37 km ESE-3°-12°107 mm
Saint-Adolphe-d'HowardQuebec38 km ESE-4°-12°106 mm
Val-DavidQuebec43 km ESE-3°-12°108 mm
Val-MorinQuebec46 km ESE-3°-12°106 mm
Morin-HeightsQuebec48 km SE-3°-11°99 mm
RiponQuebec50 km SW-3°-11°80 mm

The Almanac · Lac-Simon 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 7° against November, to near -3°; nights run about -12°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lac-Simon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-19°73 mm9 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-5°-18°62 mm9 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March1°-12°62 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-3°86 mm10 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May18°4°102 mm9 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦
June22°9°113 mm8 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July25°12°119 mm8 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August24°12°117 mm7 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°8°100 mm7 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October12°2°119 mm9 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November4°-4°85 mm9 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December-3°-12°78 mm8 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lac-Simon in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lac-Simon in December?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -3°; nights run about -12°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Lac-Simon?

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

How long are the days in Lac-Simon in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 38 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 45 min.

Does it snow in Lac-Simon in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Lac-Simon in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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