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Wendake Weather in December

Wendake in December

The short of it: Wendake in December averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 33 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 -3° · low -11° · rain 112 mm · daylight 8 h 33 min

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

December in Wendake brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -11°, with about 112 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -3°, with nights near -11°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 33 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wendake runs about middling and about as wet in December. Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Wendake, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 33 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Neufchâtel-Est–LebourgneufQuebec1 km ESE-3°-11°112 mm
La Haute-Saint-CharlesQuebec3 km NNW-3°-11°116 mm
CharlesbourgQuebec6 km NE-3°-11°115 mm
L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec8 km S-3°-10°106 mm
Les RivièresQuebec8 km SE-2°-10°103 mm
Sainte-FoyQuebec10 km SSE-2°-10°106 mm
La Cité-LimoilouQuebec11 km ESE-2°-10°103 mm
Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-RougeQuebec12 km S-2°-10°104 mm

The Almanac · Wendake 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 -3°, with nights near -11°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wendake by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°88 mm12 km/h8 h 55 min✦
February-5°-16°75 mm12 km/h10 h 14 min✦
March0°-10°89 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-1°109 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦
May18°6°108 mm12 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June23°11°122 mm10 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July26°14°145 mm9 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August25°14°120 mm9 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September20°9°123 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°3°132 mm11 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November5°-3°107 mm11 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December-3°-11°112 mm11 km/h8 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wendake in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wendake in December?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -3°, with nights near -11°. Wet spells are common — about 112 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Wendake?

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

How long are the days in Wendake in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Wendake in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wendake in December?

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

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