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It doesn't. Weather does not affect a breaker. But if the breaker is tripping, somewhere
the moisture from the cold could be affecting a household outlet or light fixture, because
of it leaking into a wall or area. Rare, usually it would short out somewhere and not keep happening. You trace all the outlets and lights that could be on this breaker and check everyone for lose wire or bad fixture or outlet. You also check current draw, the circuit could be getting overloaded, I have seen some really bad wiring in houses where it was against codes.
You need to have someone also check your main panel for water, I have seen water enter the meter and follow the wire into the panel like a straw, and rust the bus bars
and breaker causing a trip.
The cover must be removed, and this is the most dangerous place, so I am saying,
do not do it yourself.
Have someone that really knows electric, or call an electrician to check it.
Electricity is dangerous, and should not be done by a home improver.
Good luck with your problem.
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