La Pêche Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in La Pêche

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
-3.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
-11.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-7.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
68 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
92%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.7°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

La Pêche December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in La Pêche, with average highs near -3.3°C and lows around -11.4°C (mean -7.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

La Pêche December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in La Pêche. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in La Pêche was 2015 — when the month averaged 0°C — while the coldest was 1989 at -19.6°C. Typical December days reach -3.3°C with nights near -11.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-8.1°C→-5.4°C+2.7°C
Max Temp-4.0°C→-1.6°C+2.4°C
Min Temp-12.2°C→-9.3°C+2.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-20.0°C–-15.0°C1 yr (2%)
-15.0°C–-10.0°C5 yr (11%)
-10.0°C–-5.0°C28 yr (62%)
-5.0°C–0.0°C11 yr (24%)

La Pêche December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in La Pêche, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1983 with 118 mm, while the driest was 2002 at 21 mm.

La Pêche December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in La Pêche during December averages 92%. The most humid December was 1995 at 99%, and the least humid was 2021 at 84%.

La Pêche December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in La Pêche. The sunniest December was 1989 at 1.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2015, 2020 and 2023, among others at 0.9.

La Pêche December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in La Pêche during December is 0.5 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 2016, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0.6 m/s, while the calmest were 2021, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What December Feels Like in La Pêche

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How December Ranks in La Pêche

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore La Pêche Weather by Month

La Pêche December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-9.2°C-6.6°C-7.9°C-6.9°C-5.4°C+3.8°C
Avg High-5.0°C-2.4°C-3.8°C-3.0°C-1.6°C+3.4°C
Avg Low-13.6°C-10.8°C-12.1°C-10.8°C-9.2°C+4.4°C
Avg Rain74 mm59 mm75 mm65 mm70 mm-4 mm

Extreme December Records in La Pêche

🔥Warmest December15.6°C2015
🧊Coldest December-38.8°C1983
🌧️Wettest December118 mm1983
🏜️Driest December21 mm2002
🌬️Windiest December0.6 m/s1982

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in La Pêche have risen by about 2.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -38.8°C (1983) to a record high of 15.6°C (2015).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm, with a wettest year of 118 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit La Pêche?

A quieter season to visit La Pêche

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting La Pêche. That said, December — with days averaging -3.3°C and nights around -11.4°C (mean -7.3°C) and moderate rainfall (68 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See La Pêche'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 →

La Pêche Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in La Pêche, with average highs near -3.3°C and lows around -11.4°C (mean -7.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 92% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 68 mm of rainfall in La Pêche, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 118 mm (1983), and the driest just 21 mm (2002). Humidity sits around 92% and average wind speed is 0.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1 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 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from -4°C to -1.6°C and overnight lows from -12.2°C to -9.3°C over the same span.
December Weather in La Pêche, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-4.6°C-9.1°C-13.6°C7.2°C-24.0°C61 mm88%0.6 m/s—
2024-2.4°C-6.0°C-9.6°C6.3°C-24.1°C75 mm91%0.5 m/s1
20230.1°C-3.2°C-6.6°C6.1°C-20.2°C71 mm90%0.5 m/s0.9
2022-0.9°C-4.6°C-8.4°C6.0°C-21.1°C87 mm89%0.6 m/s1
2021-0.4°C-4.2°C-8.1°C14.1°C-15.7°C55 mm84%0.5 m/s1
2020-1.3°C-5.1°C-8.9°C4.3°C-18.4°C74 mm89%0.5 m/s0.9
2019-2.8°C-7.1°C-11.4°C5.3°C-27.1°C54 mm93%0.5 m/s1.1
2018-4.0°C-8.8°C-13.5°C2.5°C-24.8°C63 mm96%0.5 m/s1.1
2017-6.6°C-9.7°C-12.8°C7.7°C-29.4°C39 mm87%0.5 m/s1.1
2016-2.3°C-6.3°C-10.4°C5.9°C-27.5°C75 mm91%0.6 m/s1
2015 🔥3.5°C0.0°C-3.5°C15.6°C-13.5°C78 mm89%0.5 m/s0.9
2014-2.5°C-6.2°C-9.9°C5.2°C-25.8°C48 mm88%0.5 m/s1
2013-7.2°C-11.1°C-15.1°C4.6°C-29.8°C63 mm93%0.5 m/s1
2012-2.6°C-6.7°C-10.8°C11.3°C-22.8°C95 mm93%0.5 m/s1
2011-0.9°C-5.1°C-9.2°C7.6°C-25.7°C61 mm88%0.5 m/s1
2010-4.7°C-7.9°C-11.0°C8.6°C-21.7°C74 mm93%0.5 m/s1
2009-5.2°C-9.1°C-13.1°C5.8°C-27.7°C77 mm96%0.5 m/s1.2
2008-5.0°C-9.8°C-14.5°C7.4°C-27.6°C102 mm94%0.6 m/s1
2007-5.9°C-10.0°C-14.1°C0.4°C-26.8°C109 mm99%0.5 m/s1
20060.4°C-3.2°C-6.7°C8.3°C-17.7°C62 mm92%0.5 m/s1.1
2005-4.0°C-7.7°C-11.3°C3.1°C-24.9°C51 mm91%0.5 m/s1.1
2004-5.0°C-10.2°C-15.3°C5.7°C-34.7°C86 mm94%0.6 m/s1
2003-3.2°C-7.0°C-10.9°C2.5°C-19.2°C85 mm93%0.6 m/s1.1
2002-2.4°C-6.4°C-10.4°C3.4°C-22.7°C21 mm90%0.6 m/s1.1
20011.0°C-2.5°C-6.0°C11.2°C-15.2°C62 mm92%0.5 m/s1.2
2000-8.7°C-13.5°C-18.4°C0.7°C-31.3°C89 mm99%0.6 m/s1.1
1999-0.7°C-4.7°C-8.8°C11.8°C-19.3°C70 mm87%0.6 m/s0.9
19981.4°C-3.1°C-7.7°C12.6°C-25.9°C58 mm87%0.6 m/s1.1
1997-3.0°C-7.2°C-11.4°C2.8°C-24.4°C22 mm90%0.5 m/s1.2
1996-0.7°C-4.0°C-7.2°C5.3°C-26.1°C68 mm91%0.5 m/s0.9
1995-7.6°C-11.9°C-16.1°C0.1°C-29.6°C39 mm99%0.5 m/s1.3
1994-1.0°C-5.0°C-9.0°C5.8°C-20.1°C39 mm90%0.5 m/s1
1993-4.1°C-8.6°C-13.1°C3.5°C-38.4°C57 mm96%0.5 m/s1
1992-2.3°C-6.1°C-9.9°C3.5°C-20.0°C57 mm91%0.5 m/s0.9
1991-3.5°C-7.8°C-12.2°C6.8°C-24.9°C69 mm91%0.5 m/s1
1990-2.6°C-7.3°C-12.1°C4.6°C-25.7°C113 mm95%0.5 m/s1.1
1989 ❄️-14.3°C-19.6°C-25.0°C0.1°C-38.5°C44 mm99%0.5 m/s1.4
1988-3.8°C-8.1°C-12.4°C4.7°C-25.0°C48 mm86%0.5 m/s1
1987-2.5°C-6.1°C-9.8°C4.7°C-23.9°C70 mm97%0.5 m/s1
1986-4.2°C-8.9°C-13.6°C0.1°C-24.6°C85 mm99%0.5 m/s1
1985-5.3°C-9.5°C-13.8°C5.0°C-30.2°C58 mm94%0.5 m/s1
1984-2.1°C-6.0°C-9.9°C7.3°C-26.0°C96 mm91%0.5 m/s0.9
1983 🌧️-8.2°C-13.0°C-17.8°C0.1°C-38.8°C118 mm98%0.5 m/s—
1982-0.8°C-5.0°C-9.3°C13.3°C-25.2°C106 mm90%0.6 m/s—
1981-3.6°C-7.0°C-10.4°C2.6°C-23.1°C43 mm94%0.5 m/s—

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

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La Pêche December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in La Pêche in December?▼

The average high in December is around -3.3°C with lows near -11.4°C (mean -7.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in La Pêche in December?▼

December averages 68 mm of rainfall in La Pêche, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 118 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest December on record in La Pêche?▼

The hottest December reached 15.6°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -38.8°C in 1983.

Has December in La Pêche 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 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from -4°C to -1.6°C and overnight lows from -12.2°C to -9.3°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit La Pêche?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in La Pêche and about average for rainfall, so plan for around -3.3°C daytime highs and -11.4°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in La Pêche?▼

Not quite — December is the 3rd coolest month in La Pêche, averaging -7.3°C.

What should I pack for La Pêche in December?▼

For December in La Pêche, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -3.3°C and lows of -11.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is La Pêche humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 92% — quite humid.

How windy is La Pêche in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 0.5 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 0.6 m/s (1982).

Which December had the most rainfall in La Pêche?▼

The wettest December on record was 1983 with 118 mm. On average, December sees 68 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 La Pêche 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.