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Preissac Weather in December

Preissac in December

The short of it: Preissac in December averages a high of -5 °C (22 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -15° · rain 75 mm · daylight 8 h 20 min

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

December in Preissac brings afternoons near -5° and nights around -15°, with about 75 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -15°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 20 min in mid-December, 47 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Preissac runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Amos, 26 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Preissac, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
5° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 20 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmosQuebec26 km NE-6°-16°69 mm
MalarticQuebec34 km SSE-5°-14°76 mm
Rouyn-NorandaQuebec52 km WSW-5°-14°69 mm
Val-d'OrQuebec54 km SE-5°-15°75 mm
BarrauteQuebec54 km E-6°-16°74 mm
MacamicQuebec61 km NW-6°-16°70 mm
La SarreQuebec76 km NW-7°-16°68 mm
NormétalQuebec99 km NW-7°-16°71 mm

The Almanac · Preissac 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 7° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -15°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Preissac by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-23°53 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦
February-8°-22°48 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March-2°-15°45 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April6°-6°66 mm13 km/h13 h 36 min✦
May16°2°84 mm13 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦
June22°8°91 mm11 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
July24°11°104 mm11 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
August22°10°112 mm10 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September18°7°108 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October9°1°99 mm13 km/h10 h 43 min✦
November2°-6°83 mm13 km/h9 h 7 min✦
December-5°-15°75 mm12 km/h8 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Preissac in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Preissac in December?

Days average -5 °C (22 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -5°; nights run about -15°. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Preissac?

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

How long are the days in Preissac in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 20 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 5 min.

Does it snow in Preissac in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Preissac in December?

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

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