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Témiscaming Weather in December

Témiscaming in December

The short of it: Témiscaming in December averages a high of -3 °C (26 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -11° · rain 76 mm · daylight 8 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Témiscaming an average December high of -3°, a low of -11° and some 76 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -3°; nights run about -11°. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 34 min in mid-December, 44 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Témiscaming runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Notre-Dame-du-Lac, 5 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Témiscaming, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 34 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Notre-Dame-du-LacQuebec5 km NE-4°-12°78 mm
North BayOntario53 km SSW-2°-10°66 mm
MattawaOntario54 km SE-3°-11°71 mm
CallanderOntario60 km SSW-2°-10°58 mm
Ville-MarieQuebec73 km NNW-4°-13°59 mm
Sturgeon FallsOntario74 km WSW-2°-10°75 mm
West NipissingOntario74 km WSW-2°-10°76 mm
Cache BayOntario78 km WSW-2°-10°76 mm

The Almanac · Témiscaming 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 -3°; nights run about -11°. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Témiscaming by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°65 mm12 km/h8 h 56 min✦
February-5°-17°57 mm12 km/h10 h 14 min✦
March0°-11°51 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-3°74 mm13 km/h13 h 31 min✦
May17°4°80 mm12 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
June22°10°89 mm10 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦
July25°13°99 mm10 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦
August24°12°107 mm10 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
September19°9°101 mm11 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October11°3°104 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November4°-4°83 mm12 km/h9 h 18 min✦
December-3°-11°76 mm12 km/h8 h 34 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Témiscaming in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Témiscaming in December?

Days average -3 °C (26 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near -3°; nights run about -11°. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Témiscaming?

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

How long are the days in Témiscaming in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 34 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 50 min.

Does it snow in Témiscaming in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Témiscaming in December?

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

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