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Ferlach Weather in December

Ferlach in December

The short of it: Ferlach in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 88 mm · daylight 8 h 35 min

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

December in Ferlach brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -4°, with about 88 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 35 min in mid-December, 44 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Ferlach runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Viktring, 8 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Ferlach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 56 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 35 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ViktringCarinthia8 km NNW2°-4°65 mm
Sankt RuprechtCarinthia8 km N2°-4°64 mm
Sankt MartinCarinthia10 km N2°-4°65 mm
EbenthalCarinthia10 km NNE2°-4°68 mm
Villacher VorstadtCarinthia11 km N2°-4°65 mm
Klagenfurt am WörtherseeCarinthia11 km N2°-4°64 mm
Völkermarkter VorstadtCarinthia11 km N2°-4°64 mm
Sankt PeterCarinthia12 km NNE2°-4°58 mm

The Almanac · Ferlach Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ferlach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-6°51 mm4 km/h8 h 57 min✦
February5°-5°55 mm5 km/h10 h 15 min✦
March10°-1°75 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April15°4°90 mm6 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦
May20°8°109 mm6 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦
June24°12°133 mm6 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
July25°13°146 mm5 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August25°13°140 mm5 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
September19°9°142 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°5°145 mm4 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November7°1°144 mm4 km/h9 h 19 min✦
December2°-4°88 mm4 km/h8 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ferlach in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ferlach in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ferlach?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Ferlach in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 35 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 48 min.

Does it snow in Ferlach in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ferlach in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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