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Leamington Weather in December

Leamington in December

The short of it: Leamington in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 7 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 3° · low -4° · rain 69 mm · daylight 9 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Leamington an average December high of 3°, a low of -4° and some 69 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 7 min in mid-December, 37 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Leamington runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Kingsville, 12 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Leamington, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 7 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KingsvilleOntario12 km WNW2°-4°69 mm
TecumsehOntario38 km NW3°-4°67 mm
LaSalleOntario44 km WNW3°-4°67 mm
WindsorOntario44 km NW3°-4°67 mm
DetroitMichigan48 km NW3°-4°66 mm
TrentonMichigan49 km WNW3°-4°65 mm
WyandotteMichigan49 km WNW3°-4°65 mm
SouthgateMichigan52 km WNW3°-4°63 mm

The Almanac · Leamington 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 6° from November to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Leamington by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°62 mm20 km/h9 h 26 min✦
February1°-7°61 mm18 km/h10 h 31 min✦
March6°-2°61 mm18 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April13°3°81 mm18 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦
May19°9°84 mm15 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
June25°15°80 mm12 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
July27°18°88 mm12 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦
August27°17°82 mm11 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
September23°13°84 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October16°7°79 mm17 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦
November9°2°76 mm18 km/h9 h 44 min✦
December3°-4°69 mm19 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Leamington in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Leamington in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Leamington?

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

How long are the days in Leamington in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 7 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 14 min.

Does it snow in Leamington in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Leamington in December?

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

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