Let’s test your knowledge of Saint John’s December weather with a few questions:

1. Temperature Trends: In December, do average daily high temperatures in Saint John increase, decrease, or remain the same?
2. Precipitation: Is December typically the wettest month in Saint John?
3. Snowfall: Does the average snowfall in Saint John increase, decrease, or stay constant throughout December?
4. Daylight Hours: How many hours of daylight does Saint John experience on the shortest day of December?
5. Cloud Cover: What percentage of December days in Saint John are overcast or mostly cloudy?

Answers:

1. Temperature Trends: Average daily high temperatures decrease during December. At Saint John Airport, they drop from 38°F (3°C) to 29°F (-2°C).
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2. Precipitation: Yes, December is typically the wettest month in Saint John, with the highest average rainfall.
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3. Snowfall: The average snowfall in Saint John increases throughout December. At Saint John Airport, it starts at 7.6 inches (19.3 cm) and rises to 14.6 inches (37.1 cm).
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4. Daylight Hours: On the shortest day, December 21, Saint John experiences approximately 8 hours and 44 minutes of daylight.
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5. Cloud Cover: December in Saint John is overcast or mostly cloudy about 57% of the time.