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Naramata Weather in December

Naramata in December

The short of it: Naramata in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (29 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 31 mm · daylight 8 h 9 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Naramata an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 31 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 9 min in mid-December, 50 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Naramata runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Summerland, 5 km to the W, is 2° cooler by day.

December in Naramata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SummerlandBritish Columbia5 km W2°-4°32 mm
PentictonBritish Columbia13 km S3°-3°29 mm
KaledenBritish Columbia22 km S2°-4°31 mm
PeachlandBritish Columbia22 km NNW3°-2°37 mm
GellatlyBritish Columbia25 km N3°-2°34 mm
Okanagan MissionBritish Columbia26 km NNE2°-3°32 mm
Okanagan FallsBritish Columbia27 km S2°-3°31 mm
Smith CreekBritish Columbia29 km N1°-4°34 mm

The Almanac · Naramata Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Naramata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°32 mm8 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦✦
February5°-2°20 mm7 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
March10°0°24 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°4°25 mm10 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May21°8°32 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°11°38 mm9 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°13°22 mm9 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°13°20 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°10°20 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°4°25 mm8 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November8°2°33 mm8 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°31 mm8 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Naramata in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Naramata in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (29 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Naramata?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Naramata in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 9 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 16 min.

Does it snow in Naramata in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Naramata in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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