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Pemberton Weather in December

Pemberton in December

The short of it: Pemberton in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 3 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 -4° · rain 158 mm · daylight 8 h 3 min

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

December in Pemberton brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -4°, with about 158 mm of rain over the month. Pemberton's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 3 min in mid-December, 52 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, Pemberton runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Squamish, 73 km to the SSW, is 3° warmer by day.

December in Pemberton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 34 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 3 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SquamishBritish Columbia73 km SSW4°1°326 mm
West VancouverBritish Columbia113 km SSW7°3°227 mm
North VancouverBritish Columbia113 km S7°2°272 mm
CoquitlamBritish Columbia115 km S6°1°256 mm
Port MoodyBritish Columbia115 km S6°2°264 mm
Coquitlam Town CentreBritish Columbia116 km S6°2°264 mm
Hastings-SunriseBritish Columbia116 km S7°2°244 mm
Port CoquitlamBritish Columbia117 km S6°1°256 mm

The Almanac · Pemberton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Pemberton's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pemberton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°180 mm6 km/h8 h 29 min✦
February4°-3°77 mm6 km/h9 h 59 min✦
March8°-1°93 mm7 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April12°2°59 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
May19°6°48 mm8 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°49 mm8 km/h16 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°34 mm8 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°12°40 mm6 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°9°58 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October12°5°143 mm6 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦
November5°0°192 mm6 km/h8 h 54 min✦
December1°-4°158 mm6 km/h8 h 3 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pemberton in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pemberton in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Pemberton's coldest stretch of the year, 1° by day and -4° by night. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Pemberton?

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

How long are the days in Pemberton in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 3 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Pemberton in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Pemberton in December?

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

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