Weather in Cape Breton Island in december 2024

The weather in Cape Breton Island in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather 522.9cm

Weather at 6am
31°F

Partly Cloudy

15%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Cloudy

9%

Weather at 12pm
32°F

Cloudy

16%

Partly Cloudy

12%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Weather at 6pm
32°F

Cloudy

12%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Weather at 3am
31°F

Snow showers

50%

Cloudy

16%

Partly Cloudy

10%

Clear/Sunny

9%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Breton Island in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Breton Island in december.


The climate of Cape Breton Island in december is very bad

The weather in december in Cape Breton Island is wet (with 9in of precipitation over 11 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 8.1in of precipitation over 10 days.

The climate is quite cold in this location the month of december. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 36°F. The minimum is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Cape Breton Island is 32°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cape Breton Island in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 23 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 74% of time.

Day length in Cape Breton Island in december is 08:38. Sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset is at 16:18.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Breton Island in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 32°F
Highest temperature 36°F
Lowest temperature 29°F
Highest record temperature 56°F
(2011)
Lowest record temperature 7°F
(2017)
Number of days at -32°F 23 day(s)
(74%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 40°F
Lowest sea temperature 34°F
Highest sea temperature 47°F
Wind
Wind speed 24km/h
Wind temperature 20°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 9in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(34%)
Record daily rainfall 3.7in
(2010)
Snowfall 522.9cm
Other climate data
Humidity 91%
Visibility 6.33km
Cloud cover 75%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 5
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 07:40
Time of sunset 16:18
Length of day 08:38
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Breton Island in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Overcast
36°F to 41°F
02-12-2023
Mist
36°F to 40°F
03-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 34°F
04-12-2023
Heavy snow
32°F to 34°F
05-12-2023
Overcast
31°F to 32°F
06-12-2023
Cloudy
27°F to 29°F
07-12-2023
Cloudy
27°F to 31°F
08-12-2023
Overcast
29°F to 31°F
09-12-2023
Cloudy
31°F to 34°F
10-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
29°F to 40°F
11-12-2023
Overcast
49°F to 54°F
12-12-2023
Blowing snow
32°F to 50°F
13-12-2023
Light snow
31°F to 36°F
14-12-2023
Moderate or heavy snow showers
20°F to 25°F
15-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
23°F to 36°F
16-12-2023
Moderate or heavy snow showers
27°F to 34°F
17-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
22°F to 32°F
18-12-2023
Overcast
38°F to 52°F
19-12-2023
Light drizzle
52°F to 54°F
20-12-2023
Light rain
41°F to 54°F
21-12-2023
Blizzard
31°F to 40°F
22-12-2023
Blizzard
23°F to 25°F
23-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 27°F
24-12-2023
Overcast
29°F to 34°F
25-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 38°F
26-12-2023
Overcast
38°F to 40°F
27-12-2023
Cloudy
32°F to 34°F
28-12-2023
Moderate snow
29°F to 32°F
29-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
27°F to 31°F
30-12-2023
Cloudy
25°F to 32°F
31-12-2023
Light snow
29°F to 31°F

Map: other cities in Canada in december

Cities near Cape Breton Island:

Sydney in decembervery bad weather
Charlottetown in decembervery bad weather
Hebron (Prince Edward Island) in decembervery bad weather
Halifax in decembervery bad weather
Moncton in decembervery bad weather
Fundy National Park in decembervery bad weather
Miramichi in decembervery bad weather
Corner Brook in decembervery bad weather
Bathurst in decembervery bad weather
Saint John in decembervery bad weather
Gros Morne National Park in decembervery bad weather
Fredericton in decembervery bad weather
Canada in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Cape Breton Island in december:

Weather data for Cape Breton Island for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Breton Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Breton Island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Breton Island.


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