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Sutton Weather in December

Sutton in December

The short of it: Sutton in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 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 108 mm · daylight 8 h 46 min

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

December in Sutton brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -9°, with about 108 mm 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 108 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, Sutton runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Cowansville, 15 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Sutton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° 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
CowansvilleQuebec15 km NW-1°-9°102 mm
GranbyQuebec35 km NNW-1°-9°103 mm
FarnhamQuebec35 km NW-1°-8°92 mm
MagogQuebec41 km ENE-1°-9°97 mm
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec56 km WNW-1°-8°84 mm
Rock ForestQuebec56 km ENE-1°-9°86 mm
Acton ValeQuebec61 km N-1°-9°95 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec65 km NNW-1°-8°92 mm

The Almanac · Sutton 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 108 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sutton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°92 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-3°-14°77 mm11 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-8°84 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°104 mm11 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°6°116 mm10 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June23°11°129 mm8 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°14°126 mm8 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
August24°13°119 mm7 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September20°9°99 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°3°141 mm10 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-3°102 mm10 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December-1°-9°108 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sutton in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sutton in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 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 108 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Sutton?

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

How long are the days in Sutton 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 Sutton in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sutton in December?

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

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