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Horn Weather in December

Horn in December

The short of it: Horn in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 28 mm · daylight 8 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & September

December in Horn brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -3°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 18 min in mid-December, 48 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Horn runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Krems an der Donau, 28 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Horn, 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
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 18 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Krems an der DonauLower Austria28 km S4°-2°26 mm
ZnojmoSouth Moravian36 km NE2°-3°27 mm
TullnLower Austria48 km SE4°-1°29 mm
Sankt PöltenLower Austria51 km S4°-2°35 mm
StockerauLower Austria52 km SE4°-1°32 mm
KorneuburgLower Austria61 km SE4°-1°33 mm
KlosterneuburgLower Austria63 km SE4°-1°34 mm
PurkersdorfLower Austria63 km SE4°-2°37 mm

The Almanac · Horn Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Horn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°24 mm9 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦✦
February5°-3°19 mm10 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
March9°0°31 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°4°35 mm9 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°64 mm10 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°84 mm8 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
July25°14°84 mm9 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
August25°14°72 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦
September19°9°56 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October13°5°38 mm8 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
November7°2°35 mm8 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦✦
December3°-3°28 mm8 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Horn in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Horn in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Horn?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Horn in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 18 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 7 min.

Does it snow in Horn in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Horn in December?

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

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