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Fohnsdorf Weather in December

Fohnsdorf in December

The short of it: Fohnsdorf in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -5° · rain 49 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fohnsdorf an average December high of 3°, a low of -5° and some 49 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Fohnsdorf runs about middling and drier than most in December. Judenburg, 5 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Fohnsdorf, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JudenburgStyria5 km S3°-5°49 mm
KnittelfeldStyria11 km E3°-4°51 mm
TrofaiachStyria35 km NE3°-4°56 mm
LeobenStyria37 km ENE3°-3°51 mm
JudendorfStyria38 km NE3°-3°51 mm
VoitsbergStyria40 km ESE4°-3°46 mm
WolfsbergCarinthia43 km SSE3°-4°59 mm
Bruck an der MurStyria49 km ENE3°-3°50 mm
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The Almanac · Fohnsdorf 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fohnsdorf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-7°34 mm6 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
February5°-6°38 mm6 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March10°-2°59 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April15°3°60 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°8°96 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June23°11°120 mm7 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July25°12°133 mm6 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August24°12°126 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September19°8°102 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°4°84 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November7°0°62 mm5 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
December3°-5°49 mm5 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fohnsdorf in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fohnsdorf in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 3°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Fohnsdorf?

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

How long are the days in Fohnsdorf in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 54 min.

Does it snow in Fohnsdorf in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Fohnsdorf in December?

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

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