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Grenaa Weather in December

Grenaa in December

The short of it: Grenaa in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 6 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 45 mm · daylight 6 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Grenaa an average December high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 45 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 53 min in mid-December, 70 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

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 July.

Against its neighbours, Grenaa runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Lystrup, 27 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Grenaa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 53 min
Average wind
22 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LystrupCentral Jutland27 km WNW5°0°56 mm
EbeltoftCentral Jutland27 km SSW5°0°53 mm
HornsletCentral Jutland36 km WSW5°0°56 mm
LøgtenCentral Jutland38 km WSW5°0°56 mm
SkødstrupCentral Jutland39 km WSW5°0°56 mm
HørningCentral Jutland42 km W5°0°55 mm
HjortshøjCentral Jutland42 km WSW5°0°54 mm
LystrupCentral Jutland44 km WSW5°0°54 mm

The Almanac · Grenaa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Grenaa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°39 mm24 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦✦
February4°-1°30 mm23 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦✦
March6°0°29 mm21 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April12°3°31 mm19 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°45 mm19 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°10°57 mm20 km/h17 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°69 mm18 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August22°13°68 mm18 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September17°10°55 mm20 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
October13°7°64 mm22 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦
November8°4°52 mm22 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦
December5°0°45 mm22 km/h6 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grenaa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grenaa in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Grenaa?

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

How long are the days in Grenaa in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 53 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 41 min.

Does it snow in Grenaa in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Grenaa in December?

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

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