Amherst Weather in December
What's the weather like in Amherst (Nova Scotia) in December 2024?
The climate in Amherst during December can be summarized as cold and damp.
December is in the winter in Amherst and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | -0.2°C 31.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -8.7°C 16.4°F |
| Average temperature | -4.4°C 24.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 2.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 117 mm 4.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 4.5°C 40.1°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Amherst
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Amherst in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Amherst weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 80mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.1°C 26.4°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 117mm 4.6ins |
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