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Renfrew Weather in December

Renfrew in December

The short of it: Renfrew in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -10 °C (13 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -10° · rain 57 mm · daylight 8 h 43 min

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

December in Renfrew brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -10°, with about 57 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 43 min in mid-December, 42 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Renfrew runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Shawville, 22 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Renfrew, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 43 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShawvilleQuebec22 km NE-3°-11°65 mm
CobdenOntario24 km NW-2°-11°67 mm
ArnpriorOntario26 km E-2°-9°51 mm
EganvilleOntario33 km WNW-2°-10°66 mm
Fort-CoulongeQuebec42 km N-2°-11°72 mm
Mississippi MillsOntario46 km SE-2°-9°62 mm
AlmonteOntario46 km SE-2°-9°62 mm
Constance BayOntario47 km E-1°-9°72 mm

The Almanac · Renfrew 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 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Renfrew by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°59 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-16°50 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-10°52 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°76 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°5°80 mm12 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
June24°10°80 mm10 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July27°13°81 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°13°83 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September22°9°71 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°3°78 mm12 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-3°66 mm12 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
December-2°-10°57 mm12 km/h8 h 43 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Renfrew in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Renfrew in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -10 °C (13 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Renfrew?

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

How long are the days in Renfrew in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 43 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 39 min.

Does it snow in Renfrew in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Renfrew in December?

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

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