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Mildmay Weather in December

Mildmay in December

The short of it: Mildmay in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -5 °C (22 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 117 mm · daylight 8 h 54 min

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

December in Mildmay brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 117 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 54 min in mid-December, 40 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Mildmay runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Hanover, 14 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Mildmay, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 54 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HanoverOntario14 km NNE1°-5°110 mm
ListowelOntario37 km SSE0°-6°84 mm
North PerthOntario37 km SSE0°-6°88 mm
KincardineOntario44 km WNW2°-3°108 mm
Port ElginOntario49 km NNW1°-5°100 mm
Huron EastOntario50 km SSW1°-5°119 mm
GoderichOntario58 km SW2°-4°101 mm
Owen SoundOntario60 km NNE1°-5°97 mm

The Almanac · Mildmay 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 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mildmay by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°121 mm17 km/h9 h 14 min✦
February-2°-11°96 mm17 km/h10 h 24 min✦
March3°-6°68 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°87 mm16 km/h13 h 23 min✦
May18°6°101 mm14 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
June23°11°81 mm12 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
July25°14°79 mm11 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
August25°14°86 mm11 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
September21°10°104 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°108 mm15 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°0°104 mm17 km/h9 h 33 min✦
December1°-5°117 mm17 km/h8 h 54 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mildmay in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mildmay in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -5 °C (22 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Mildmay?

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

How long are the days in Mildmay in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 54 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 28 min.

Does it snow in Mildmay in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Mildmay in December?

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

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