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Donawitz Weather in December

Donawitz in December

The short of it: Donawitz in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -4° · rain 54 mm · daylight 8 h 29 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & June

December in Donawitz brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -4°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 29 min in mid-December, 45 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Donawitz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Leoben, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Donawitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 29 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LeobenStyria2 km E3°-3°51 mm
JudendorfStyria3 km NE3°-3°51 mm
TrofaiachStyria7 km NW3°-4°56 mm
Bruck an der MurStyria15 km ENE3°-3°50 mm
HafendorfStyria21 km ENE3°-3°50 mm
DeuchendorfStyria22 km ENE3°-4°53 mm
KnittelfeldStyria26 km SW3°-4°51 mm
Spielberg bei KnittelfeldStyria28 km SW3°-5°54 mm

The Almanac · Donawitz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Donawitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°45 mm7 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
February5°-5°44 mm8 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°67 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April14°3°60 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May19°8°108 mm9 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June22°11°123 mm8 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July24°12°140 mm8 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August24°12°134 mm7 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September18°8°110 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°4°83 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November7°0°59 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
December3°-4°54 mm7 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Donawitz in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Donawitz in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Donawitz?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Donawitz in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 56 min.

Does it snow in Donawitz in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Donawitz in December?

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

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