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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Amelia Island vs Montréal: weather in December

Amelia Island edges out Montréal for sun in December: 12% clear historically versus 0% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Montréal also sees measurably more rain than Amelia Island this month (43% vs 26% of days). Both are viable — Amelia Island is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific December. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Amelia Island

FL

Clear days, December
12%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
65°F
Early December (1st–15th)
12%
Late December (16th–end)
12%
Rain frequency
26% of days
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Montréal

QC

Clear days, December
0%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
32°F
Early December (1st–15th)
0%
Late December (16th–end)
0%
Rain frequency
43% of days

Frequently asked

Is Amelia Island or Montréal warmer in December?

Amelia Island runs warmer by day in December. Amelia Island averages highs of 65°F (highs n=248 days); Montréal averages highs of 32°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Amelia Island or Montréal in December?

Montréal is measurably wetter than Amelia Island. Days with measurable rain: Amelia Island 26%, Montréal 43% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in December, Amelia Island or Montréal?

Amelia Island edges out Montréal for sun in December: 12% clear historically versus 0% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Montréal also sees measurably more rain than Amelia Island this month (43% vs 26% of days). Both are viable — Amelia Island is the safer bet.

Compare Amelia Island vs Montréal in another month

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.