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Wawa Weather in December

Wawa in December

The short of it: Wawa in December averages a high of -4 °C (25 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -4° · low -13° · rain 78 mm · daylight 8 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wawa an average December high of -4°, a low of -13° and some 78 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -4°, with nights near -13°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 23 min in mid-December, 47 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Wawa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Dubreuilville, 46 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Wawa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 23 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DubreuilvilleOntario46 km NNE-5°-16°64 mm
White RiverOntario77 km NNW-6°-16°58 mm
ChapleauOntario103 km E-5°-15°68 mm
HornepayneOntario136 km N-7°-17°57 mm
ManitouwadgeOntario148 km NNW-6°-15°65 mm
Sault Ste. MarieOntario167 km SSE-2°-9°79 mm
Sault Ste. MarieMichigan169 km S-2°-9°76 mm
Terrace BayOntario193 km WNW-4°-12°63 mm

The Almanac · Wawa 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 6° from November to about -4°, with nights near -13°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wawa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-20°55 mm12 km/h8 h 47 min✦
February-5°-19°55 mm13 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-13°50 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-5°76 mm13 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May15°2°71 mm13 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦
June21°8°88 mm11 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°10°96 mm10 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
August22°10°95 mm11 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September18°7°120 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°1°110 mm13 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November2°-6°82 mm13 km/h9 h 10 min✦
December-4°-13°78 mm12 km/h8 h 23 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wawa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wawa in December?

Days average -4 °C (25 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about -4°, with nights near -13°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Wawa?

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

How long are the days in Wawa in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Wawa in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wawa in December?

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

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