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Shellbrook Weather in December

Shellbrook in December

The short of it: Shellbrook in December averages a high of -10 °C (14 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-3 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 7 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -10° · low -20° · rain 18 mm · daylight 7 h 33 min

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

December in Shellbrook brings afternoons near -10° and nights around -20°, with about 18 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -10°; nights run about -20°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 33 min in mid-December, 59 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 May and August.

Against its neighbours, Shellbrook runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Prince Albert, 42 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Shellbrook, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 33 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Prince AlbertSaskatchewan42 km E-10°-20°17 mm
WarmanSaskatchewan101 km S-8°-17°14 mm
MartensvilleSaskatchewan105 km S-8°-17°14 mm
Silverwood HeightsSaskatchewan116 km S-8°-17°14 mm
Lawson HeightsSaskatchewan117 km S-8°-17°14 mm
EvergreenSaskatchewan117 km S-8°-17°14 mm
LawsonSaskatchewan118 km S-8°-17°14 mm
River HeightsSaskatchewan118 km S-8°-17°14 mm

The Almanac · Shellbrook 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 -10°; nights run about -20°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Shellbrook by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°21 mm12 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦
February-9°-21°13 mm12 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March-2°-14°20 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-4°34 mm14 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May18°3°42 mm15 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°8°79 mm13 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
July25°11°84 mm12 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦
August24°9°64 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°46 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°30 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November-2°-12°22 mm13 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
December-10°-20°18 mm12 km/h7 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shellbrook in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shellbrook in December?

Days average -10 °C (14 °F) and nights -20 °C (-3 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -10°; nights run about -20°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Shellbrook?

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

How long are the days in Shellbrook in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 56 min.

Does it snow in Shellbrook in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Shellbrook in December?

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

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