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Winfield Weather in December

Winfield in December

The short of it: Winfield in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 35 mm · daylight 8 h 5 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & May

December in Winfield brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 35 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 5 min in mid-December, 51 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Winfield runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Lake Country, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Winfield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 5 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Lake CountryBritish Columbia2 km SSE2°-3°35 mm
Okanagan CentreBritish Columbia4 km NW3°-2°36 mm
EllisonBritish Columbia10 km SSE1°-4°34 mm
OyamaBritish Columbia11 km NNE1°-4°40 mm
Traders CoveBritish Columbia11 km SW2°-4°36 mm
RutlandBritish Columbia14 km S2°-3°32 mm
KelownaBritish Columbia16 km SSW3°-2°32 mm
Lakeview HeightsBritish Columbia19 km SSW3°-2°32 mm

The Almanac · Winfield Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Winfield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°35 mm7 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦
February3°-4°20 mm7 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°26 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°3°27 mm9 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May21°7°37 mm8 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°10°46 mm8 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
July28°13°29 mm8 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°12°24 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°8°31 mm7 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°3°36 mm7 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November6°0°38 mm8 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦✦
December2°-3°35 mm8 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Winfield in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Winfield in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Winfield?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Winfield in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 5 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 21 min.

Does it snow in Winfield in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Winfield in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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