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Meadows Weather in December

Meadows in December

The short of it: Meadows in December averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -5 °C (22 °F), with 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 135 mm · daylight 8 h 15 min

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

Thirty years of records give Meadows an average December high of 0°, a low of -5° and some 135 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 0°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 15 min in mid-December, 49 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Meadows runs about middling and about as wet in December. Mount Moriah, 3 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Meadows, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 15 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mount MoriahNewfoundland and Labrador3 km SSE1°-5°135 mm
Irishtown-SummersideNewfoundland and Labrador5 km ESE0°-5°133 mm
Humber Arm SouthNewfoundland and Labrador7 km WNW0°-5°138 mm
Corner BrookNewfoundland and Labrador9 km SE0°-5°129 mm
McIver'sNewfoundland and Labrador12 km NNW1°-5°141 mm
Massey DriveNewfoundland and Labrador13 km ESE0°-6°125 mm
Cox's CoveNewfoundland and Labrador14 km N0°-6°141 mm
Lark HarbourNewfoundland and Labrador26 km WNW0°-6°140 mm

The Almanac · Meadows 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 4° from November to about 0°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Meadows by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-9°138 mm18 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February-3°-11°111 mm18 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March0°-9°82 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April5°-3°72 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May10°2°92 mm16 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June16°7°94 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦
July20°11°106 mm13 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August20°12°127 mm14 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°8°134 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October10°3°137 mm16 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November5°-1°128 mm17 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December0°-5°135 mm18 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Meadows in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Meadows in December?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -5 °C (22 °F), with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 0°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 135 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Meadows?

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

How long are the days in Meadows in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 15 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 10 min.

Does it snow in Meadows in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Meadows in December?

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

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