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Lorette Weather in December

Lorette in December

The short of it: Lorette in December averages a high of -8 °C (17 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 29 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 September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -17° · rain 29 mm · daylight 8 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lorette an average December high of -8°, a low of -17° and some 29 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 29 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Lorette runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Landmark, 8 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Lorette, by the numbers

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

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LandmarkManitoba8 km SSE-8°-17°29 mm
Ile des ChênesManitoba9 km WSW-8°-17°27 mm
Ste. AnneManitoba18 km ESE-8°-17°31 mm
St. AdolpheManitoba19 km WSW-8°-17°25 mm
NivervilleManitoba19 km SW-8°-17°26 mm
St. NorbertManitoba20 km W-8°-17°25 mm
Fort RichmondManitoba20 km WNW-8°-17°24 mm
Parc La SalleManitoba21 km W-8°-17°25 mm

The Almanac · Lorette 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 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lorette by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-21°22 mm14 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
February-9°-19°14 mm14 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March-1°-12°24 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-3°31 mm15 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°4°96 mm15 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
June23°11°114 mm13 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July25°13°104 mm12 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
August25°12°80 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°7°68 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October11°0°48 mm15 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November1°-8°31 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-17°29 mm14 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lorette in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lorette in December?

Days average -8 °C (17 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Lorette?

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

How long are the days in Lorette 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 Lorette in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Lorette in December?

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

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