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Pasadena Weather in December

Pasadena in December

The short of it: Pasadena in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 89 mm · daylight 8 h 15 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pasadena an average December high of 1°, a low of -5° and some 89 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 15 min in mid-December, 49 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Pasadena runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Deer Lake, 21 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Pasadena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 15 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Deer LakeNewfoundland and Labrador21 km NE1°-6°99 mm
Massey DriveNewfoundland and Labrador24 km WSW0°-6°125 mm
Corner BrookNewfoundland and Labrador27 km WSW0°-5°129 mm
Irishtown-SummersideNewfoundland and Labrador28 km W0°-5°133 mm
ReidvilleNewfoundland and Labrador29 km NNE0°-6°100 mm
Mount MoriahNewfoundland and Labrador32 km W1°-5°135 mm
MeadowsNewfoundland and Labrador33 km W0°-5°135 mm
Cox's CoveNewfoundland and Labrador37 km WNW0°-6°141 mm

The Almanac · Pasadena 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 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pasadena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°90 mm15 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February-3°-11°77 mm15 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March1°-8°60 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-3°67 mm15 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May11°2°78 mm13 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June16°6°76 mm12 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
July21°11°93 mm11 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August21°12°107 mm11 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°8°111 mm13 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°4°112 mm13 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November6°-1°87 mm14 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December1°-5°89 mm15 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pasadena in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pasadena in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 89 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Pasadena?

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

How long are the days in Pasadena in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 15 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 11 min.

Does it snow in Pasadena in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Pasadena in December?

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

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