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Strathroy Weather in December

Strathroy in December

The short of it: Strathroy in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 1 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 2° · low -4° · rain 83 mm · daylight 9 h 1 min

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

December in Strathroy brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -4°, with about 83 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 83 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 1 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, Strathroy runs about middling and drier than most in December. Watford, 21 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Strathroy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 1 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WatfordOntario21 km W2°-4°76 mm
ParkhillOntario23 km NNW2°-4°84 mm
IldertonOntario24 km NE1°-5°88 mm
GlencoeOntario24 km SSW2°-4°76 mm
LucanOntario31 km NE1°-5°93 mm
LondonOntario32 km E2°-4°85 mm
Lambton ShoresOntario35 km NW2°-4°77 mm
ForestOntario35 km WNW2°-4°75 mm

The Almanac · Strathroy Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 83 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Strathroy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°81 mm17 km/h9 h 21 min✦
February-1°-9°72 mm16 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March4°-4°64 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°86 mm16 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°88 mm14 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
June25°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
July27°16°75 mm11 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
August26°15°75 mm11 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September23°12°86 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°90 mm15 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°88 mm17 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December2°-4°83 mm17 km/h9 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strathroy in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strathroy in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 83 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Strathroy?

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

How long are the days in Strathroy in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 1 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 20 min.

Does it snow in Strathroy in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Strathroy in December?

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

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