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Rosthern Weather in December

Rosthern in December

The short of it: Rosthern in December averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -17 °C (1 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 7 h 39 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 -17° · rain 16 mm · daylight 7 h 39 min

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

December in Rosthern brings afternoons near -8° and nights around -17°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 39 min in mid-December, 57 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, Rosthern runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Warman, 42 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Rosthern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 39 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WarmanSaskatchewan42 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
MartensvilleSaskatchewan48 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
Silverwood HeightsSaskatchewan58 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
EvergreenSaskatchewan58 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
Lawson HeightsSaskatchewan58 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
SilverspringSaskatchewan59 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
LawsonSaskatchewan60 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
River HeightsSaskatchewan60 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm

The Almanac · Rosthern 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 -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rosthern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°19 mm13 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦
February-9°-19°13 mm12 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
March-2°-12°19 mm14 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-3°27 mm15 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
May18°3°42 mm16 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°9°88 mm14 km/h16 h 50 min✦✦✦
July24°11°75 mm12 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦
August24°10°58 mm13 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September19°5°45 mm14 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°25 mm14 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦
November-2°-11°21 mm14 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
December-8°-17°16 mm13 km/h7 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rosthern in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rosthern in December?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -17 °C (1 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Rosthern?

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

How long are the days in Rosthern in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 39 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 50 min.

Does it snow in Rosthern in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Rosthern in December?

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

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