Coldstream Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Coldstream

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-3.4°C
Avg Low
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-11.3°C
Avg Temp
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-7.3°C
Avg Rain
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40 mm
Avg Humidity
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94%
Avg Wind
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0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
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0.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.1°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Coldstream December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Coldstream, with average highs near -3.4°C and lows around -11.3°C (mean -7.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 94% relative humidity across the period.

Coldstream December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Coldstream. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Coldstream was 2025 — when the month averaged -3.5°C — while the coldest was 1983 at -14.1°C. Typical December days reach -3.4°C with nights near -11.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-10.2°C→-6.9°C+3.3°C
Max Temp-5.9°C→-3.2°C+2.7°C
Min Temp-14.5°C→-10.6°C+3.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-15.0°C–-12.0°C3 yr (7%)
-12.0°C–-9.0°C8 yr (18%)
-9.0°C–-6.0°C19 yr (42%)
-6.0°C–-3.0°C15 yr (33%)

Coldstream December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Coldstream, averaging 40 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2025 with 85 mm, while the driest was 1985 at 13 mm.

Coldstream December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Coldstream during December averages 94%. The most humid December was 2024 at 99%, and the least humid was 1998 at 88%.

Coldstream December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 0.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Coldstream. The sunniest Decembers were 1984, 2009 and 2011 at 0.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1998, 2007 and 2012, among others at 0.5.

Coldstream December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Coldstream during December is 0.3 m/s. The windiest December was 1983 at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1991 at 0.2 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Coldstream

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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 Coldstream

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

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

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Coldstream December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-8.4°C-7.4°C-7.0°C-7.1°C-6.5°C+1.9°C
Avg High-4.3°C-3.4°C-3.0°C-3.3°C-2.8°C+1.5°C
Avg Low-12.5°C-11.4°C-11.1°C-11.0°C-10.2°C+2.3°C
Avg Rain30 mm37 mm35 mm46 mm57 mm+27 mm

Extreme December Records in Coldstream

🔥Warmest December9.0°C2021
🧊Coldest December-36.5°C2021
🌧️Wettest December85 mm2025
🏜️Driest December13 mm1985
🌬️Windiest December0.5 m/s1983

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Coldstream have risen by about 3.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -36.5°C (2021) to a record high of 9°C (2021).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 40 mm, with a wettest year of 85 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Coldstream?

A quieter season to visit Coldstream

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Coldstream. That said, December — with days averaging -3.4°C and nights around -11.3°C (mean -7.3°C) and moderate rainfall (40 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Coldstream'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 →

Coldstream Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Coldstream, with average highs near -3.4°C and lows around -11.3°C (mean -7.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 94% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 40 mm of rainfall in Coldstream, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 85 mm (2025), and the driest just 13 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 94% and average wind speed is 0.3 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 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -5.9°C to -3.2°C and overnight lows from -14.5°C to -10.6°C over the same span.
December Weather in Coldstream, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥 🌧️-0.7°C-3.5°C-6.3°C3.0°C-20.9°C85 mm94%0.3 m/s—
2024-1.6°C-5.7°C-9.9°C0.1°C-15.1°C57 mm99%0.3 m/s0.6
2023-0.1°C-3.7°C-7.4°C3.1°C-17.1°C50 mm96%0.3 m/s0.6
2022-7.0°C-11.0°C-15.0°C0.7°C-34.1°C38 mm95%0.4 m/s0.7
2021-6.5°C-10.4°C-14.4°C9.0°C-36.5°C45 mm89%0.3 m/s0.7
2020-1.1°C-4.8°C-8.5°C3.1°C-16.4°C66 mm95%0.3 m/s0.7
2019-2.1°C-5.7°C-9.2°C3.3°C-19.1°C80 mm98%0.3 m/s0.6
2018-1.7°C-5.3°C-8.8°C2.7°C-16.4°C37 mm92%0.3 m/s0.6
2017-5.5°C-9.8°C-14.1°C0.2°C-28.3°C65 mm96%0.4 m/s0.7
2016-7.6°C-12.0°C-16.5°C0.7°C-27.7°C42 mm95%0.4 m/s0.6
2015-3.0°C-6.5°C-10.1°C3.8°C-19.1°C44 mm94%0.3 m/s0.6
2014-1.2°C-5.0°C-8.8°C3.8°C-22.6°C43 mm94%0.3 m/s0.7
2013-4.5°C-8.4°C-12.2°C2.5°C-29.8°C43 mm94%0.3 m/s0.6
2012-2.7°C-6.4°C-10.2°C2.9°C-17.2°C49 mm95%0.4 m/s0.5
2011-1.4°C-5.1°C-8.8°C3.5°C-13.0°C21 mm91%0.3 m/s0.8
2010-3.0°C-7.2°C-11.5°C1.2°C-20.9°C34 mm96%0.3 m/s0.7
2009-6.0°C-10.2°C-14.5°C1.2°C-26.4°C28 mm91%0.3 m/s0.8
2008-7.4°C-11.7°C-15.9°C4.7°C-30.0°C52 mm94%0.4 m/s0.7
2007-2.5°C-6.4°C-10.3°C4.2°C-18.7°C42 mm91%0.3 m/s0.5
2006-2.2°C-6.5°C-10.8°C2.4°C-17.9°C38 mm95%0.3 m/s0.6
2005-3.0°C-6.8°C-10.6°C2.3°C-18.6°C21 mm94%0.3 m/s0.7
2004-0.6°C-4.2°C-7.9°C4.3°C-13.7°C43 mm93%0.3 m/s0.6
2003-2.1°C-6.3°C-10.5°C2.1°C-18.3°C20 mm92%0.3 m/s0.7
20020.2°C-3.7°C-7.6°C4.7°C-14.6°C36 mm90%0.3 m/s0.7
2001-2.1°C-6.3°C-10.4°C1.9°C-15.8°C35 mm92%0.3 m/s0.7
2000-3.9°C-8.0°C-12.1°C2.4°C-21.4°C32 mm93%0.4 m/s0.7
1999-0.8°C-4.5°C-8.3°C3.0°C-12.5°C28 mm91%0.3 m/s0.6
1998-3.3°C-6.6°C-9.9°C4.1°C-25.8°C53 mm88%0.3 m/s0.5
1997-0.4°C-4.3°C-8.1°C3.9°C-13.6°C25 mm90%0.3 m/s0.7
1996-7.8°C-12.3°C-16.8°C0.4°C-35.5°C44 mm98%0.4 m/s0.6
1995-2.6°C-6.8°C-11.0°C2.2°C-24.4°C46 mm90%0.3 m/s0.7
1994-3.2°C-7.2°C-11.3°C1.9°C-23.1°C29 mm92%0.3 m/s0.7
1993-2.2°C-5.8°C-9.4°C2.2°C-15.3°C39 mm94%0.3 m/s0.7
1992-6.7°C-11.1°C-15.6°C0.3°C-26.0°C37 mm95%0.4 m/s0.7
1991-0.5°C-4.2°C-8.0°C3.5°C-14.2°C15 mm92%0.2 m/s0.6
1990-6.5°C-10.9°C-15.4°C1.8°C-33.8°C52 mm91%0.3 m/s0.7
1989-0.6°C-4.3°C-7.9°C2.2°C-14.3°C30 mm94%0.3 m/s0.5
1988-3.1°C-7.1°C-11.2°C1.9°C-20.5°C36 mm93%0.3 m/s0.7
1987-3.2°C-6.9°C-10.5°C2.4°C-20.1°C41 mm90%0.3 m/s0.6
1986-2.5°C-6.6°C-10.7°C1.7°C-16.1°C19 mm93%0.3 m/s0.7
1985-3.8°C-7.9°C-11.9°C0.9°C-25.9°C13 mm97%0.3 m/s0.7
1984-8.7°C-13.3°C-17.9°C-0.2°C-31.5°C29 mm94%0.4 m/s0.8
1983 ❄️-9.2°C-14.1°C-19.0°C-0.5°C-34.2°C32 mm97%0.5 m/s—
1982-4.4°C-8.1°C-11.9°C1.2°C-18.5°C29 mm96%0.3 m/s—
1981-3.3°C-7.4°C-11.6°C2.8°C-20.9°C42 mm93%0.3 m/s—

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

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Coldstream December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Coldstream in December?▼

The average high in December is around -3.4°C with lows near -11.3°C (mean -7.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Coldstream in December?▼

December averages 40 mm of rainfall in Coldstream, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 85 mm in 2025.

What was the hottest December on record in Coldstream?▼

The hottest December reached 9°C in 2021. The coldest dipped to -36.5°C in 2021.

Has December in Coldstream 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 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from -5.9°C to -3.2°C and overnight lows from -14.5°C to -10.6°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Coldstream?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Coldstream and about average for rainfall, so plan for around -3.4°C daytime highs and -11.3°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Coldstream?▼

Yes — December is the coldest month of the year in Coldstream, averaging -7.3°C.

What should I pack for Coldstream in December?▼

For December in Coldstream, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -3.4°C and lows of -11.3°C.

Is Coldstream humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 94% — quite humid.

How windy is Coldstream in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 0.3 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1983).

Which December had the most rainfall in Coldstream?▼

The wettest December on record was 2025 with 85 mm. On average, December sees 40 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 Coldstream 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.