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Rosetown Weather in December

Rosetown in December

The short of it: Rosetown in December averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -16 °C (4 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 7 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -16° · rain 11 mm · daylight 7 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rosetown an average December high of -7°, a low of -16° and some 11 mm of rain. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 51 min in mid-December, 55 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Rosetown runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Kindersley, 81 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Rosetown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 51 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KindersleySaskatchewan81 km W-6°-16°10 mm
ParkridgeSaskatchewan107 km NE-8°-17°14 mm
KensingtonSaskatchewan107 km NE-8°-17°14 mm
Montgomery PlaceSaskatchewan107 km NE-8°-17°14 mm
BlairmoreSaskatchewan108 km NE-8°-17°14 mm
FairhavenSaskatchewan108 km NE-8°-17°14 mm
Pacific HeightsSaskatchewan108 km NE-8°-17°14 mm
Confederation ParkSaskatchewan109 km NE-8°-17°14 mm

The Almanac · Rosetown 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 -7°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rosetown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-19°15 mm14 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦
February-7°-18°7.0 mm13 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March1°-10°16 mm16 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April11°-2°20 mm18 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°43 mm18 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°9°76 mm16 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦
July26°12°61 mm14 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August26°11°45 mm14 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°31 mm15 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°21 mm16 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-9°18 mm16 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
December-7°-16°11 mm14 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rosetown in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rosetown in December?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -16 °C (4 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Rosetown?

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

How long are the days in Rosetown in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 51 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 37 min.

Does it snow in Rosetown in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Rosetown in December?

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

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