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Gelsted Weather in December

Gelsted in December

The short of it: Gelsted in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 7 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 60 mm · daylight 7 h 7 min

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

December in Gelsted brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 1°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 7 min in mid-December, 66 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Gelsted runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Assens, 15 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Gelsted, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 7 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AssensSouth Denmark15 km SSW6°1°60 mm
MiddelfartSouth Denmark19 km NW6°1°60 mm
StribSouth Denmark20 km NW6°1°60 mm
BellingeSouth Denmark23 km ESE5°1°56 mm
FredericiaSouth Denmark23 km NW6°1°60 mm
OdenseSouth Denmark26 km E5°1°53 mm
OtterupSouth Denmark30 km ENE5°1°52 mm
Neder HollufSouth Denmark30 km E5°1°52 mm

The Almanac · Gelsted 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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Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Gelsted by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°54 mm22 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
February5°-2°42 mm22 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦✦
March7°0°40 mm20 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April12°4°35 mm18 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May16°8°47 mm18 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°59 mm18 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July21°13°69 mm17 km/h16 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August21°13°77 mm17 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September17°10°60 mm18 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October12°7°70 mm19 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
November8°3°58 mm20 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
December5°1°60 mm20 km/h7 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gelsted in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gelsted in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Gelsted?

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

How long are the days in Gelsted in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 7 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 26 min.

Does it snow in Gelsted in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gelsted in December?

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

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