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Zirl Weather in December

Zirl in December

The short of it: Zirl in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 64 mm · daylight 8 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Zirl an average December high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 64 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 29 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Zirl runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Völs, 8 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Zirl, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 29 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VölsTyrol8 km ESE4°-3°62 mm
HöttingTyrol10 km E5°-3°61 mm
WiltenTyrol11 km E5°-2°57 mm
InnsbruckTyrol12 km E5°-2°57 mm
PradlTyrol13 km E5°-2°57 mm
TelfsTyrol13 km WNW4°-3°69 mm
ArzlTyrol15 km E5°-2°56 mm
RumTyrol16 km E5°-2°56 mm

The Almanac · Zirl 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 4° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Zirl by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-5°52 mm5 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
February6°-4°49 mm5 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March11°0°64 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April15°4°65 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°9°113 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June23°12°133 mm7 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
July24°13°147 mm7 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
August23°13°145 mm6 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September19°9°90 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°5°80 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°1°73 mm5 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December5°-3°64 mm5 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zirl in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zirl in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Zirl?

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

How long are the days in Zirl in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 55 min.

Does it snow in Zirl in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Zirl in December?

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

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