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Raymore Weather in December

Raymore in December

The short of it: Raymore in December averages a high of -8 °C (17 °F) and a low of -18 °C (0 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 7 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -18° · rain 15 mm · daylight 7 h 52 min

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

Thirty years of records give Raymore an average December high of -8°, a low of -18° and some 15 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -8°, with nights near -18°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 52 min in mid-December, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Raymore runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Wynyard, 46 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Raymore, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 52 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WynyardSaskatchewan46 km NNE-9°-17°18 mm
SoutheySaskatchewan53 km S-7°-17°21 mm
LaniganSaskatchewan60 km NW-9°-18°14 mm
WatrousSaskatchewan71 km WNW-8°-17°16 mm
Foam LakeSaskatchewan74 km ENE-9°-18°21 mm
Regina BeachSaskatchewan76 km SSW-7°-17°18 mm
WadenaSaskatchewan78 km NE-9°-18°23 mm
Fort Qu'AppelleSaskatchewan88 km SE-7°-17°22 mm

The Almanac · Raymore 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 -8°, with nights near -18°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Raymore by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-21°16 mm17 km/h8 h 20 min✦✦
February-9°-19°10 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
March-2°-12°13 mm17 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April9°-3°24 mm17 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May17°4°42 mm18 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°9°86 mm15 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
July24°12°82 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
August23°10°70 mm14 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°39 mm16 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°29 mm16 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦
November-1°-10°16 mm17 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
December-8°-18°15 mm16 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Raymore in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Raymore in December?

Days average -8 °C (17 °F) and nights -18 °C (0 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -8°, with nights near -18°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Raymore?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Raymore in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 52 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 35 min.

Does it snow in Raymore in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Raymore in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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