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North Devon Weather in December

North Devon in December

The short of it: North Devon in December averages a high of -0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 40 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 0° · low -9° · rain 118 mm · daylight 8 h 40 min

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

December in North Devon brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -9°, with about 118 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 40 min in mid-December, 43 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, 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, North Devon runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Fredericton Northside, 1 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in North Devon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Fredericton NorthsideNew Brunswick1 km NW0°-9°118 mm
Downtown FrederictonNew Brunswick1 km SSW0°-9°118 mm
DevonNew Brunswick1 km ESE-1°-9°120 mm
Town PlatNew Brunswick2 km SW0°-9°118 mm
NashwaaksisNew Brunswick2 km WNW0°-9°118 mm
Rabbit TownNew Brunswick2 km SW-1°-9°120 mm
Barkers PointNew Brunswick2 km SSE0°-9°120 mm
Youngs CrossingNew Brunswick3 km E-1°-9°120 mm

The Almanac · North Devon 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 7° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of North Devon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°103 mm13 km/h9 h 1 min✦
February-2°-14°88 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March3°-8°103 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-1°89 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
May18°5°100 mm12 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦
June23°10°95 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°13°90 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
August26°12°85 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September21°8°91 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°3°116 mm12 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November7°-2°110 mm12 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December0°-9°118 mm13 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about North Devon in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in North Devon in December?

Days average -0 °C (32 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit North Devon?

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

How long are the days in North Devon in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 40 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 43 min.

Does it snow in North Devon in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for North Devon in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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