Smiths Falls weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

Is December a good time to explore Smiths Falls weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Smiths Falls tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -7°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Smiths Falls in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 83 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Smiths Falls. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Smiths Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Smiths Falls, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 83 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Ottawa, Canada (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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