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Silver Falls Weather in December

Silver Falls in December

The short of it: Silver Falls in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -7° · rain 136 mm · daylight 8 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Silver Falls an average December high of 1°, a low of -7° and some 136 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 45 min in mid-December, 42 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Silver Falls runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. McAllister, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Silver Falls, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 45 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
McAllisterNew Brunswick1 km NNW1°-7°136 mm
EastmountNew Brunswick1 km NW1°-7°136 mm
Forest HillsNew Brunswick1 km NNE1°-7°136 mm
Westmorland HeightsNew Brunswick2 km WSW1°-7°135 mm
Saint John EastNew Brunswick2 km SW2°-7°135 mm
Saint JohnNew Brunswick4 km SW1°-7°133 mm
Uptown Saint JohnNew Brunswick5 km SW1°-7°133 mm
South EndNew Brunswick5 km SW1°-7°133 mm

The Almanac · Silver Falls 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 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Silver Falls by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°121 mm16 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-2°-12°89 mm17 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-6°112 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°102 mm16 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May16°5°109 mm14 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦
June20°10°100 mm13 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July23°13°80 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°13°63 mm11 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°105 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°137 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November7°-1°132 mm15 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December1°-7°136 mm17 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Silver Falls in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Silver Falls in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -7°. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Silver Falls?

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

How long are the days in Silver Falls in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 45 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Silver Falls in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Silver Falls in December?

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

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