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Saint-Alexandre Weather in December

Saint-Alexandre in December

The short of it: Saint-Alexandre in December averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 5 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 -4° · low -13° · rain 86 mm · daylight 8 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Saint-Alexandre an average December high of -4°, a low of -13° and some 86 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -4°; nights run about -13°. 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 5 min in mid-December, 51 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, 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, Saint-Alexandre runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Port-Cartier, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Saint-Alexandre, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
5° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 5 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Port-CartierQuebec1 km NNW-4°-13°86 mm
Sept-ÎlesQuebec39 km ENE-3°-13°98 mm
MaliotenamQuebec53 km ENE-5°-14°100 mm
Sainte-Anne-des-MontsQuebec104 km SSE-3°-11°86 mm
Cap-ChatQuebec104 km S-3°-10°86 mm
Baie-ComeauQuebec129 km SW-4°-12°94 mm
HauteriveQuebec137 km SW-4°-12°94 mm
MataneQuebec141 km SSW-3°-11°89 mm
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The Almanac · Saint-Alexandre 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 7° against November, to near -4°; nights run about -13°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Saint-Alexandre by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-8°-19°71 mm20 km/h8 h 31 min✦
February-7°-18°63 mm19 km/h10 h 0 min✦
March-1°-12°69 mm19 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April5°-4°74 mm18 km/h13 h 42 min✦
May13°3°95 mm16 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦
June18°8°99 mm15 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
July22°12°114 mm15 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
August21°11°100 mm14 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
September17°7°104 mm16 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October10°1°148 mm18 km/h10 h 38 min✦
November3°-5°93 mm18 km/h8 h 56 min✦
December-4°-13°86 mm19 km/h8 h 5 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saint-Alexandre in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saint-Alexandre in December?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -4°; nights run about -13°. 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 Saint-Alexandre?

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

How long are the days in Saint-Alexandre in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 5 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 21 min.

Does it snow in Saint-Alexandre in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Saint-Alexandre in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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