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Steinbach Weather in December

Steinbach in December

The short of it: Steinbach in December averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -17 °C (1 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -17° · rain 28 mm · daylight 8 h 10 min

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

Thirty years of records give Steinbach an average December high of -8°, a low of -17° and some 28 mm of rain. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 10 min in mid-December, 50 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Steinbach runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. La Broquerie, 13 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Steinbach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 10 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La BroquerieManitoba13 km E-8°-17°33 mm
Ste. AnneManitoba16 km N-8°-17°31 mm
GrunthalManitoba18 km SW-8°-17°26 mm
LandmarkManitoba19 km NNW-8°-17°29 mm
NivervilleManitoba27 km WNW-8°-17°26 mm
LoretteManitoba27 km NNW-8°-17°29 mm
Ile des ChênesManitoba30 km NW-8°-17°27 mm
St. AdolpheManitoba35 km WNW-8°-17°25 mm

The Almanac · Steinbach 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 -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Steinbach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-21°23 mm14 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February-8°-19°15 mm14 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March0°-11°25 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-3°34 mm15 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May18°4°87 mm15 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
June23°11°112 mm13 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
July26°13°104 mm12 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
August25°12°78 mm13 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
September20°7°72 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°0°50 mm15 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November1°-8°29 mm15 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December-8°-17°28 mm14 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Steinbach in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Steinbach in December?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -17 °C (1 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 8° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Steinbach?

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

How long are the days in Steinbach in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 10 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 16 min.

Does it snow in Steinbach in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Steinbach in December?

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

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