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White River Weather in December

White River in December

The short of it: White River in December averages a high of -6 °C (21 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 18 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 -6° · low -16° · rain 58 mm · daylight 8 h 18 min

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

December in White River brings afternoons near -6° and nights around -16°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -6°, with nights near -16°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 18 min in mid-December, 48 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, White River runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Dubreuilville, 61 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in White River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 18 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DubreuilvilleOntario61 km ESE-5°-16°64 mm
ManitouwadgeOntario72 km NW-6°-15°65 mm
WawaOntario77 km SSE-4°-13°78 mm
HornepayneOntario78 km NNE-7°-17°57 mm
Terrace BayOntario135 km W-4°-12°63 mm
SchreiberOntario148 km W-5°-14°64 mm
ChapleauOntario162 km ESE-5°-15°68 mm
HearstOntario169 km NE-7°-18°74 mm

The Almanac · White 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -6°, with nights near -16°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of White River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-24°44 mm11 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦
February-7°-23°40 mm12 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March1°-16°39 mm12 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April8°-6°74 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦
May15°2°80 mm13 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦
June21°7°79 mm11 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
July23°10°96 mm10 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
August22°9°95 mm11 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦
September18°6°105 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October9°0°74 mm12 km/h10 h 42 min✦
November1°-7°66 mm13 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December-6°-16°58 mm12 km/h8 h 18 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about White River in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in White River in December?

Days average -6 °C (21 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -6°, with nights near -16°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit White River?

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

How long are the days in White River in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 18 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 7 min.

Does it snow in White River in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for White River in December?

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

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