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Wingham Weather in December

Wingham in December

The short of it: Wingham in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 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 1° · low -5° · rain 130 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

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

December in Wingham brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -5°, with about 130 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-December, 39 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wingham runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Huron East, 30 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Wingham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 20 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Huron EastOntario30 km S1°-5°119 mm
North PerthOntario33 km ESE0°-6°88 mm
ListowelOntario34 km ESE0°-6°84 mm
GoderichOntario36 km WSW2°-4°101 mm
HanoverOntario37 km NE1°-5°110 mm
KincardineOntario42 km NW2°-3°108 mm
Mount ForestOntario48 km ENE-1°-7°88 mm
BluewaterOntario52 km SSW1°-5°94 mm

The Almanac · Wingham 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°. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wingham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°131 mm17 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-2°-10°103 mm17 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-6°71 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°0°90 mm16 km/h13 h 23 min✦
May18°6°104 mm14 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June23°12°81 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July25°14°76 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°14°88 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September21°10°108 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°114 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°110 mm17 km/h9 h 34 min✦
December1°-5°130 mm18 km/h8 h 55 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wingham in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wingham in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -5°. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Wingham?

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

How long are the days in Wingham in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Wingham in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wingham in December?

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

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