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North Perth Weather in December

North Perth in December

The short of it: North Perth in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -6° · rain 88 mm · daylight 8 h 56 min

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

December in North Perth brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -6°, with about 88 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 56 min in mid-December, 39 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 August.

Against its neighbours, North Perth runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Listowel, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in North Perth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 56 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ListowelOntario2 km ENE0°-6°84 mm
Huron EastOntario29 km WSW1°-5°119 mm
ElmiraOntario36 km ESE0°-6°70 mm
StratfordOntario40 km S0°-6°82 mm
Columbia HillsOntario41 km SE0°-6°70 mm
Lakeshore VillageOntario43 km SE0°-6°69 mm
EloraOntario43 km E0°-6°68 mm
New HamburgOntario44 km SSE0°-6°71 mm

The Almanac · North Perth Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of North Perth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°99 mm17 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-3°-11°78 mm16 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-6°62 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°0°87 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May18°7°98 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June23°12°87 mm12 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°14°87 mm11 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August24°14°82 mm11 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°10°91 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°104 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November6°-1°98 mm16 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December0°-6°88 mm17 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about North Perth in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in North Perth in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit North Perth?

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

How long are the days in North Perth in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 56 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 26 min.

Does it snow in North Perth in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for North Perth in December?

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

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