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Gries Weather in December

Gries in December

The short of it: Gries in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 58 mm · daylight 8 h 33 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & May

December in Gries brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -3°, with about 58 mm of rain over the month. Gries's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 33 min in mid-December, 44 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 April and May.

Against its neighbours, Gries runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Wolfsberg, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Gries, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 30 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 33 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WolfsbergCarinthia1 km NNW3°-4°59 mm
DeutschlandsbergStyria28 km E3°-3°60 mm
VoitsbergStyria33 km NE4°-3°46 mm
Ravne na KoroškemMunicipality of Ravne na Koroškem33 km SSE3°-4°81 mm
Sankt Veit an der GlanCarinthia38 km W2°-4°55 mm
JudenburgStyria40 km NNW3°-5°49 mm
Slovenj GradecUrban Municipality of Slovenj Gradec40 km SSE3°-4°80 mm
KnittelfeldStyria43 km N3°-4°51 mm

The Almanac · Gries 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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Gries's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Gries by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°31 mm5 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February6°-4°40 mm5 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
March12°0°59 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°4°65 mm7 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°99 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June25°12°122 mm6 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July26°14°136 mm6 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
August26°13°133 mm5 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September21°9°116 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°5°104 mm5 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November8°1°88 mm5 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December3°-3°58 mm4 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gries in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gries in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Gries's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Gries?

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

How long are the days in Gries in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Gries in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gries in December?

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

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