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Mariapfarr Weather in December

Mariapfarr in December

The short of it: Mariapfarr in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -6° · rain 84 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

December in Mariapfarr brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -6°, with about 84 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 8th 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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Mariapfarr runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Tamsweg, 5 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Mariapfarr, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TamswegSalzburg5 km ESE2°-6°85 mm
SchladmingStyria27 km N2°-5°84 mm
MurauStyria32 km E2°-5°76 mm
Altenmarkt im PongauSalzburg36 km NW2°-5°89 mm
GrossarlSalzburg43 km WNW3°-5°77 mm
Spittal an der DrauCarinthia43 km SSW4°-4°91 mm
Bad GasteinSalzburg47 km W1°-6°88 mm
Sankt Johann im PongauSalzburg47 km WNW3°-4°82 mm
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The Almanac · Mariapfarr 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 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mariapfarr by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°62 mm7 km/h8 h 53 min✦
February3°-7°61 mm8 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March7°-4°83 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April12°0°81 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦
May17°5°136 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
June20°8°155 mm8 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
July21°9°165 mm7 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August21°9°167 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September16°6°142 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°2°122 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November6°-1°102 mm6 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December2°-6°84 mm6 km/h8 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mariapfarr in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mariapfarr in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Mariapfarr?

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

How long are the days in Mariapfarr 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 53 min.

Does it snow in Mariapfarr in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Mariapfarr in December?

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

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