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South Huron Weather in December

South Huron in December

The short of it: South Huron in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -5° · rain 92 mm · daylight 8 h 59 min

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

December in South Huron brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 59 min in mid-December, 38 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, South Huron runs about middling and drier than most in December. Exeter, 4 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in South Huron, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 59 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ExeterOntario4 km NE1°-5°94 mm
HensallOntario13 km N1°-5°100 mm
LucanOntario18 km SSE1°-5°93 mm
BluewaterOntario18 km NNW1°-5°94 mm
Grand BendOntario19 km W2°-4°86 mm
ParkhillOntario22 km SW2°-4°84 mm
SeaforthOntario28 km NNE1°-5°115 mm
IldertonOntario29 km SSE1°-5°88 mm

The Almanac · South Huron Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of South Huron by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°89 mm17 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-1°-9°76 mm17 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-4°60 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°85 mm16 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°7°88 mm14 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°77 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°81 mm10 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°15°72 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°103 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°99 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°93 mm17 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°92 mm17 km/h8 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about South Huron in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in South Huron in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 1°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit South Huron?

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

How long are the days in South Huron in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 59 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 23 min.

Does it snow in South Huron in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for South Huron in December?

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

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