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Maple Ridge Weather in December

Maple Ridge in December

The short of it: Maple Ridge in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 7 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -13° · rain 11 mm · daylight 7 h 57 min

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

December in Maple Ridge brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -13°, with about 11 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 57 min in mid-December, 53 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Maple Ridge runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Lake Bonavista, 2 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Maple Ridge, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 57 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Lake BonavistaAlberta2 km SW-1°-13°11 mm
AcadiaAlberta2 km NW-1°-13°11 mm
RiverbendAlberta3 km NE-1°-13°11 mm
DouglasdaleAlberta4 km ESE-1°-13°11 mm
EvergreenAlberta5 km WSW-1°-13°11 mm
SundanceAlberta6 km S-1°-13°11 mm
ShawnessyAlberta6 km SSW-1°-13°11 mm
McKenzie LakeAlberta7 km SE-1°-13°11 mm

The Almanac · Maple Ridge 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 5° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Maple Ridge by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
February0°-12°11 mm12 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March4°-8°17 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-2°28 mm14 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°54 mm14 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°111 mm13 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
July25°10°52 mm12 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August24°9°57 mm11 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°43 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°17 mm13 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°15 mm13 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm12 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maple Ridge in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maple Ridge in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Maple Ridge?

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

How long are the days in Maple Ridge in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 30 min.

Does it snow in Maple Ridge in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Maple Ridge in December?

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

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