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Newton Weather in December

Newton in December

The short of it: Newton in December averages a high of -5 °C (23 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 7 h 29 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 -5° · low -14° · rain 16 mm · daylight 7 h 29 min

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

December in Newton brings afternoons near -5° and nights around -14°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 29 min in mid-December, 60 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, Newton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Belvedere, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Newton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 29 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BelvedereAlberta2 km NNW-5°-14°16 mm
BelmontAlberta3 km NE-5°-14°16 mm
EdmontonAlberta4 km SW-5°-14°16 mm
Alberta AvenueAlberta4 km W-5°-14°16 mm
KilkennyAlberta4 km NNW-5°-14°16 mm
Boyle StreetAlberta4 km SW-5°-14°16 mm
OttewellAlberta5 km S-5°-14°16 mm
BrintnellAlberta5 km NNE-5°-14°16 mm

The Almanac · Newton 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 6° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Newton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°22 mm11 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°17 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-2°30 mm13 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
May17°4°46 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°84 mm11 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August23°11°56 mm10 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°33 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm11 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Newton in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Newton in December?

Days average -5 °C (23 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Newton?

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

How long are the days in Newton in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Newton in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Newton in December?

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

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