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Trout River Weather in December

Trout River in December

The short of it: Trout River in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -6° · rain 154 mm · daylight 8 h 10 min

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

December in Trout River brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -6°, with about 154 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 2nd 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 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Trout River runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Norris Point, 18 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Trout River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 17 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–May
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 10 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Norris PointNewfoundland and Labrador18 km ENE1°-6°153 mm
Rocky HarbourNewfoundland and Labrador20 km NE0°-6°139 mm
Cox's CoveNewfoundland and Labrador41 km S0°-6°141 mm
McIver'sNewfoundland and Labrador44 km S1°-5°141 mm
Lark HarbourNewfoundland and Labrador46 km SSW0°-6°140 mm
Humber Arm SouthNewfoundland and Labrador53 km S0°-5°138 mm
MeadowsNewfoundland and Labrador55 km S0°-5°135 mm
Irishtown-SummersideNewfoundland and Labrador57 km S0°-5°133 mm

The Almanac · Trout River 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 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Trout River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°170 mm18 km/h8 h 36 min✦
February-3°-12°133 mm18 km/h10 h 3 min✦
March0°-9°86 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April5°-3°78 mm18 km/h13 h 40 min✦
May10°2°94 mm15 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦
June15°6°100 mm14 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦
July19°11°102 mm13 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August20°12°129 mm14 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September16°8°149 mm16 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
October10°3°148 mm16 km/h10 h 39 min✦
November5°-1°137 mm17 km/h9 h 0 min✦
December0°-6°154 mm18 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Trout River in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Trout River in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -6°. Wet spells are common — about 154 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Trout River?

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

How long are the days in Trout River 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 15 min.

Does it snow in Trout River in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Trout River in December?

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

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