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Souris Weather in December

Souris in December

The short of it: Souris in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 37 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 2° · low -4° · rain 130 mm · daylight 8 h 37 min

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

December in Souris brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -4°, with about 130 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 37 min in mid-December, 44 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Souris runs about middling and drier than most in December. Eastern Kings, 15 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Souris, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 37 min
Average wind
25 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Eastern KingsPrince Edward Island15 km NE2°-4°131 mm
GeorgetownPrince Edward Island29 km SW2°-4°131 mm
Three RiversPrince Edward Island31 km SW2°-4°132 mm
MontaguePrince Edward Island37 km WSW2°-5°135 mm
StratfordPrince Edward Island66 km WSW2°-5°132 mm
East RoyaltyPrince Edward Island66 km W1°-5°130 mm
Port HoodNova Scotia66 km ESE3°-3°127 mm
Hillsborough ParkPrince Edward Island67 km W1°-5°130 mm
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The Almanac · Souris 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 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Souris by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°108 mm24 km/h8 h 59 min✦
February-3°-11°92 mm22 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March0°-7°91 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April6°-1°89 mm21 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May13°4°88 mm18 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦
June19°9°105 mm17 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
July23°14°81 mm16 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
August23°14°91 mm17 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°115 mm19 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°129 mm21 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November8°2°139 mm23 km/h9 h 20 min✦
December2°-4°130 mm25 km/h8 h 37 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Souris in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Souris in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Souris?

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

How long are the days in Souris in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 37 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 47 min.

Does it snow in Souris in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Souris in December?

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

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