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Alsergrund Weather in December

Alsergrund in December

The short of it: Alsergrund in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 34 mm · daylight 8 h 21 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & June

Thirty years of records give Alsergrund an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 34 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 21 min in mid-December, 47 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Alsergrund runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Währing, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Alsergrund, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 21 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WähringVienna1 km WNW4°-1°34 mm
JosefstadtVienna1 km SSW4°-1°34 mm
Innere StadtVienna2 km SE4°-1°34 mm
ViennaVienna2 km SE4°-1°34 mm
NeubauVienna2 km SSW4°-1°35 mm
BrigittenauVienna3 km NE4°-1°34 mm
MariahilfVienna3 km S4°-1°35 mm
DöblingVienna3 km NNW3°-2°38 mm

The Almanac · Alsergrund Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Alsergrund by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°32 mm12 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°30 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March11°2°42 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°38 mm12 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°11°69 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°70 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°75 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August26°16°62 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September20°12°62 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°45 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November9°4°41 mm11 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°34 mm11 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alsergrund in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alsergrund in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Alsergrund?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and June.

How long are the days in Alsergrund in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 21 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 3 min.

Does it snow in Alsergrund in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Alsergrund in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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