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Robert's Arm Weather in December

Robert's Arm in December

The short of it: Robert's Arm in December averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 10 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 0° · low -7° · rain 86 mm · daylight 8 h 10 min

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

December in Robert's Arm brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -7°, with about 86 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -7°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 10 min in mid-December, 50 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Robert's Arm runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Triton, 15 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Robert's Arm, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 10 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TritonNewfoundland and Labrador15 km ENE1°-6°90 mm
SpringdaleNewfoundland and Labrador18 km W1°-7°85 mm
King's PointNewfoundland and Labrador29 km WNW0°-7°90 mm
Point LeamingtonNewfoundland and Labrador34 km ESE1°-6°98 mm
BotwoodNewfoundland and Labrador50 km SE1°-6°88 mm
PeterviewNewfoundland and Labrador53 km SE1°-6°93 mm
LaScieNewfoundland and Labrador54 km NNE0°-7°93 mm
Baie VerteNewfoundland and Labrador57 km NNW0°-7°100 mm

The Almanac · Robert's Arm 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 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -7°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Robert's Arm by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°87 mm24 km/h8 h 36 min✦
February-2°-13°91 mm23 km/h10 h 3 min✦
March1°-9°71 mm22 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-3°70 mm21 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
May12°2°82 mm19 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦
June17°7°100 mm17 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
July23°11°93 mm16 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August22°12°115 mm16 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September18°8°109 mm19 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°3°96 mm20 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November6°-1°82 mm23 km/h9 h 0 min✦
December0°-7°86 mm24 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Robert's Arm in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Robert's Arm in December?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 0°, with nights near -7°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Robert's Arm?

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

How long are the days in Robert's Arm in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 10 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 15 min.

Does it snow in Robert's Arm in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Robert's Arm in December?

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

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