December Rainfall and Precipitation in Newfoundland and Labrador

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in December.

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences precipitation in December ranging from high in St. Anthony with 115 mm (4.5 in) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Channel-Port aux Basques with 166 mm (6.5 in) of snow/rainfall. December typically stands out as the wettest month of the year in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Newfoundland and Labrador precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada receive in December?

St. John's often experiences a notable amount of snow/rain in December, with an average of about 136 mm (5.4 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in December?

On average, St. John's has about 19 days days of rain in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

What is the wettest city in December in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada?

Channel-Port aux Basques is the wettest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in December according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 166 mm (6.5 in).

What is the driest city in December in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada?

In our records, St. Anthony stands out as the driest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada for December, averaging just 115 mm (4.5 in).

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