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Stanstead-Est Weather in December

Stanstead-Est in December

The short of it: Stanstead-Est in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -9° · rain 98 mm · daylight 8 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Stanstead-Est an average December high of -1°, a low of -9° and some 98 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 46 min in mid-December, 41 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Stanstead-Est runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Ayer's Cliff, 8 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Stanstead-Est, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 46 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ayer's CliffQuebec8 km N0°-9°93 mm
StansteadQuebec10 km SSW-1°-10°100 mm
CoaticookQuebec20 km E-1°-10°100 mm
MagogQuebec20 km NNW-1°-9°97 mm
NewportVermont22 km SW0°-9°95 mm
Rock ForestQuebec29 km N-1°-9°86 mm
SherbrookeQuebec35 km NNE-1°-9°82 mm
Lac-BromeQuebec39 km WNW-1°-9°112 mm

The Almanac · Stanstead-Est 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 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Stanstead-Est by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°78 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-3°-14°69 mm11 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-8°73 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°86 mm12 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°6°102 mm10 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June23°11°122 mm9 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°14°114 mm8 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
August24°13°110 mm8 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September20°9°84 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°3°123 mm10 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-3°87 mm10 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December-1°-9°98 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stanstead-Est in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stanstead-Est in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Stanstead-Est?

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

How long are the days in Stanstead-Est in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 46 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 36 min.

Does it snow in Stanstead-Est in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Stanstead-Est in December?

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

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