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Warfield Weather in December

Warfield in December

The short of it: Warfield in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -4° · rain 72 mm · daylight 8 h 14 min

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

December in Warfield brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -4°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 14 min in mid-December, 49 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Warfield runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Trail, 3 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Warfield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 14 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TrailBritish Columbia3 km E1°-4°78 mm
RosslandBritish Columbia4 km WSW-1°-6°82 mm
MontroseBritish Columbia12 km E1°-4°76 mm
GenelleBritish Columbia14 km NNE1°-4°81 mm
FruitvaleBritish Columbia14 km E1°-5°87 mm
OotischeniaBritish Columbia22 km NNE2°-3°83 mm
CastlegarBritish Columbia26 km NNE2°-3°83 mm
Christina LakeBritish Columbia34 km W1°-4°57 mm

The Almanac · Warfield 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 4° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Warfield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°66 mm8 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦
February4°-4°41 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°60 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°3°51 mm10 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May21°7°62 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June24°10°65 mm9 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July29°12°29 mm9 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°11°24 mm9 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°7°31 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°3°51 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November5°1°73 mm8 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December1°-4°72 mm8 km/h8 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Warfield in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Warfield in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Warfield?

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

How long are the days in Warfield in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 14 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 11 min.

Does it snow in Warfield in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Warfield in December?

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

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