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Westlock Weather in December

Westlock in December

The short of it: Westlock in December averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 7 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -16° · rain 12 mm · daylight 7 h 22 min

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

December in Westlock brings afternoons near -7° and nights around -16°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 22 min in mid-December, 62 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Westlock runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Barrhead, 35 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Westlock, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 22 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BarrheadAlberta35 km W-7°-17°18 mm
MorinvilleAlberta41 km SSE-6°-15°15 mm
St. AlbertAlberta59 km SSE-6°-15°16 mm
BaturynAlberta62 km SSE-6°-15°16 mm
DunluceAlberta63 km SSE-5°-14°16 mm
KlarvattenAlberta63 km SSE-6°-15°16 mm
LoreleiAlberta63 km SSE-5°-14°16 mm
CumberlandAlberta63 km SSE-5°-14°16 mm

The Almanac · Westlock 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 6° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Westlock by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-19°25 mm12 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February-6°-17°11 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March-1°-12°20 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-3°37 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
May17°3°43 mm13 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°90 mm11 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°10°90 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°9°47 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°30 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°24 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°26 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December-7°-16°12 mm11 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Westlock in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Westlock in December?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near -7°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Westlock?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Westlock in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Westlock in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Westlock in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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