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Wiarton Weather in December

Wiarton in December

The short of it: Wiarton in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 49 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 1° · low -5° · rain 110 mm · daylight 8 h 49 min

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

December in Wiarton brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 110 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 110 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 49 min in mid-December, 41 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Wiarton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Owen Sound, 25 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Wiarton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 49 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Owen SoundOntario25 km SE1°-5°97 mm
Lion's HeadOntario29 km NNW0°-5°99 mm
SydenhamOntario33 km SE0°-6°120 mm
Port ElginOntario39 km SSW1°-5°100 mm
MeafordOntario44 km ESE1°-6°108 mm
PaisleyOntario50 km SSW1°-5°125 mm
The Blue MountainsOntario58 km ESE1°-6°100 mm
MarkdaleOntario61 km SE-1°-7°112 mm

The Almanac · Wiarton 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 1°; nights run about -5°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 110 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wiarton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°108 mm19 km/h9 h 9 min✦
February-2°-10°81 mm18 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-5°60 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°1°82 mm17 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May17°6°84 mm14 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June22°11°74 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
July24°14°65 mm12 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August24°14°75 mm12 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September20°11°97 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°102 mm17 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November7°0°102 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December1°-5°110 mm20 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wiarton in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wiarton in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 110 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Wiarton?

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

How long are the days in Wiarton in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 49 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 34 min.

Does it snow in Wiarton in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wiarton in December?

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

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