Spruce Grove Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Spruce Grove

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-6.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
-14.3°C
Avg Temp
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-10.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
21 mm
Avg Humidity
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90%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
0.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-13.8°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Spruce Grove December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove, with average highs near -6.8°C and lows around -14.3°C (mean -10.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 90% relative humidity across the period.

Spruce Grove December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Spruce Grove was 2023 — when the month averaged -3.1°C — while the coldest was 1983 at -19.7°C. Typical December days reach -6.8°C with nights near -14.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-13.6°C→-11.9°C+1.7°C
Max Temp-9.7°C→-8.1°C+1.6°C
Min Temp-17.5°C→-15.7°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-20.0°C–-15.7°C6 yr (13%)
-15.7°C–-11.5°C13 yr (29%)
-11.5°C–-7.2°C14 yr (31%)
-7.2°C–-3.0°C12 yr (27%)

Spruce Grove December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Spruce Grove, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2025 with 64 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 5 mm.

Spruce Grove December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Spruce Grove during December averages 90%. The most humid December was 2012 at 96%, and the least humid was 1997 at 78%.

Spruce Grove December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 0.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Spruce Grove. The sunniest Decembers were 2003 and 2017 at 0.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2004, 2005 and 2008, among others at 0.6.

Spruce Grove December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Spruce Grove during December is 3 m/s. The windiest December was 2004 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest was 2010 at 2.1 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Spruce Grove

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How December Ranks in Spruce Grove

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Spruce Grove Weather by Month

Spruce Grove December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-10.8°C-10.9°C-9.7°C-10.5°C-10.9°C-0.1°C
Avg High-7.1°C-6.9°C-6.0°C-6.9°C-7.2°C-0.1°C
Avg Low-14.5°C-15.0°C-13.4°C-14.2°C-14.6°C-0.1°C
Avg Rain20 mm21 mm18 mm20 mm27 mm+7 mm

Extreme December Records in Spruce Grove

🔥Warmest December7.0°C1999
🧊Coldest December-41.1°C1983
🌧️Wettest December64 mm2025
🏜️Driest December5 mm1997
🌬️Windiest December3.9 m/s2004

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Spruce Grove have risen by about 1.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -41.1°C (1983) to a record high of 7°C (1999).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm, with a wettest year of 64 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Spruce Grove?

A quieter season to visit Spruce Grove

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Spruce Grove. That said, December — with days averaging -6.8°C and nights around -14.3°C (mean -10.5°C) and low rainfall (21 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Spruce Grove's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Spruce Grove Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove, with average highs near -6.8°C and lows around -14.3°C (mean -10.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 90% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 21 mm of rainfall in Spruce Grove, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 64 mm (2025), and the driest just 5 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 90% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 0.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from -9.7°C to -8.1°C and overnight lows from -17.5°C to -15.7°C over the same span.
December Weather in Spruce Grove, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🌧️-10.4°C-15.3°C-20.1°C2.1°C-31.3°C64 mm94%3 m/s—
2024-5.5°C-9.0°C-12.6°C2.1°C-25.9°C31 mm94%2.5 m/s0.7
2023 🔥0.0°C-3.1°C-6.2°C4.5°C-11.3°C8 mm87%2.6 m/s0.7
2022-12.2°C-16.2°C-20.1°C-1.3°C-32.9°C21 mm91%2.6 m/s0.8
2021-12.4°C-15.9°C-19.4°C3.1°C-37.3°C28 mm88%2.9 m/s0.8
2020-2.5°C-5.9°C-9.2°C3.8°C-20.3°C8 mm88%2.9 m/s0.8
2019-5.2°C-8.6°C-12.0°C3.6°C-18.8°C17 mm92%2.6 m/s0.8
2018-4.3°C-8.6°C-12.8°C2.8°C-25.8°C27 mm91%2.9 m/s0.7
2017-5.6°C-8.7°C-11.8°C4.8°C-31.5°C6 mm82%3.7 m/s0.9
2016-8.9°C-12.1°C-15.3°C1.1°C-24.9°C20 mm86%3.7 m/s0.7
2015-5.6°C-8.6°C-11.6°C3.4°C-20.6°C12 mm92%2.5 m/s0.7
2014-4.5°C-7.9°C-11.4°C4.9°C-22.6°C10 mm93%2.8 m/s0.8
2013-10.6°C-15.1°C-19.5°C1.8°C-35.2°C43 mm95%3.3 m/s0.8
2012-12.1°C-16.3°C-20.6°C0.5°C-30.5°C25 mm96%2.4 m/s0.8
2011-1.2°C-4.9°C-8.6°C4.3°C-17.4°C18 mm83%3.8 m/s0.7
2010-11.3°C-14.7°C-18.1°C-3.1°C-28.1°C18 mm94%2.1 m/s0.8
2009-11.4°C-15.6°C-19.8°C0.3°C-33.8°C30 mm91%2.5 m/s0.7
2008-10.2°C-14.5°C-18.9°C4.4°C-31.8°C30 mm87%3.1 m/s0.6
2007-8.4°C-12.1°C-15.7°C0.3°C-24.8°C21 mm91%2.6 m/s0.7
2006-2.7°C-7.0°C-11.4°C2.3°C-27.2°C16 mm90%3.3 m/s0.8
2005-3.0°C-5.8°C-8.6°C7.0°C-20.7°C8 mm88%3.1 m/s0.6
2004-4.1°C-7.6°C-11.1°C6.4°C-22.0°C32 mm86%3.9 m/s0.6
2003-3.9°C-7.2°C-10.5°C2.0°C-18.0°C8 mm89%2.6 m/s0.9
2002-1.7°C-4.8°C-7.9°C4.5°C-15.0°C12 mm87%2.6 m/s0.7
2001-6.1°C-9.8°C-13.5°C4.2°C-21.3°C12 mm89%2.6 m/s0.7
2000-8.7°C-12.4°C-16.1°C6.0°C-25.9°C15 mm90%2.7 m/s0.7
1999-0.3°C-3.9°C-7.5°C7.0°C-21.4°C16 mm82%3.7 m/s0.6
1998-8.1°C-11.9°C-15.7°C2.8°C-29.7°C21 mm90%3.4 m/s0.7
1997-0.5°C-3.5°C-6.6°C4.3°C-16.1°C5 mm78%3.7 m/s0.7
1996-14.1°C-18.3°C-22.6°C0.6°C-37.6°C28 mm95%2.8 m/s0.6
1995-11.7°C-15.5°C-19.4°C-1.3°C-36.4°C22 mm95%2.7 m/s0.7
1994-7.1°C-10.7°C-14.2°C2.5°C-26.3°C19 mm92%2.6 m/s0.7
1993-2.3°C-6.2°C-10.2°C3.8°C-19.9°C18 mm90%3.3 m/s0.7
1992-10.9°C-15.2°C-19.6°C1.5°C-39.0°C28 mm91%2.6 m/s0.8
1991-4.2°C-8.4°C-12.7°C1.9°C-21.7°C24 mm90%3.1 m/s0.7
1990-10.1°C-15.6°C-21.1°C2.2°C-40.4°C28 mm92%3.4 m/s0.7
1989-4.9°C-8.4°C-11.9°C4.1°C-37.6°C25 mm92%3.1 m/s0.7
1988-4.6°C-7.9°C-11.3°C4.4°C-28.1°C20 mm88%2.9 m/s0.7
1987-3.0°C-5.9°C-8.9°C2.6°C-22.0°C12 mm85%3.4 m/s0.7
1986-3.1°C-7.1°C-11.0°C1.4°C-19.1°C13 mm92%3.2 m/s0.7
1985-4.2°C-7.7°C-11.3°C2.6°C-27.4°C30 mm93%3.4 m/s0.6
1984-13.9°C-18.5°C-23.1°C2.3°C-38.1°C27 mm94%2.9 m/s0.7
1983 ❄️-16.0°C-19.7°C-23.5°C-0.2°C-41.1°C18 mm94%2.6 m/s—
1982-6.2°C-10.1°C-14.0°C-0.4°C-25.1°C14 mm94%2.8 m/s—
1981-8.3°C-12.0°C-15.8°C2.1°C-32.6°C21 mm92%2.9 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Spruce Grove December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Spruce Grove in December?▼

The average high in December is around -6.8°C with lows near -14.3°C (mean -10.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Spruce Grove in December?▼

December averages 21 mm of rainfall in Spruce Grove, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 64 mm in 2025.

What was the hottest December on record in Spruce Grove?▼

The hottest December reached 7°C in 1999. The coldest dipped to -41.1°C in 1983.

Has December in Spruce Grove gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from -9.7°C to -8.1°C and overnight lows from -17.5°C to -15.7°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Spruce Grove?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove and one of the drier months, so plan for around -6.8°C daytime highs and -14.3°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Spruce Grove?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Spruce Grove, averaging -10.5°C.

What should I pack for Spruce Grove in December?▼

For December in Spruce Grove, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -6.8°C and lows of -14.3°C.

Is Spruce Grove humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 90% — quite humid.

How windy is Spruce Grove in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 3.9 m/s (2004).

Which December had the most rainfall in Spruce Grove?▼

The wettest December on record was 2025 with 64 mm. On average, December sees 21 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Spruce Grove behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.