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Sutherland Weather in December

Sutherland in December

The short of it: Sutherland in December averages a high of -8 °C (18 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 7 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -17° · rain 14 mm · daylight 7 h 45 min

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

December in Sutherland brings afternoons near -8° and nights around -17°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 45 min in mid-December, 56 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Sutherland runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Forest Grove, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Sutherland, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 45 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Forest GroveSaskatchewan1 km ENE-8°-17°14 mm
University HeightsSaskatchewan2 km ENE-8°-17°14 mm
College ParkSaskatchewan2 km SSE-8°-17°14 mm
SilverspringSaskatchewan2 km NNE-8°-17°14 mm
Greystone HeightsSaskatchewan2 km SSW-8°-17°14 mm
ErindaleSaskatchewan2 km E-8°-17°14 mm
Arbor CreekSaskatchewan2 km ESE-8°-17°14 mm
College Park EastSaskatchewan3 km SE-8°-17°14 mm

The Almanac · Sutherland 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 7° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sutherland by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°15 mm14 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
February-8°-18°12 mm13 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
March-1°-11°18 mm16 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April10°-2°26 mm17 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°48 mm17 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°82 mm14 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦
July26°12°61 mm13 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August25°11°42 mm13 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°32 mm15 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°21 mm15 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-9°16 mm15 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
December-8°-17°14 mm14 km/h7 h 45 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sutherland in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sutherland in December?

Days average -8 °C (18 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -8°; nights run about -17°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Sutherland?

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

How long are the days in Sutherland in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 45 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 44 min.

Does it snow in Sutherland in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sutherland in December?

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

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