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Ringsted Weather in December

Ringsted in December

The short of it: Ringsted in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 1° · rain 57 mm · daylight 7 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ringsted an average December high of 4°, a low of 1° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 6 min in mid-December, 66 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and June.

Against its neighbours, Ringsted runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Haslev, 17 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ringsted, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 6 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HaslevZealand17 km SE4°1°56 mm
NæstvedZealand24 km S4°2°51 mm
KøgeZealand25 km E4°2°55 mm
SlagelseZealand28 km W4°1°55 mm
RoskildeZealand29 km NE4°1°57 mm
Solrød StrandZealand29 km ENE5°1°56 mm
Klinteby FrihedZealand30 km SSW4°1°49 mm
HolbækZealand31 km N4°1°54 mm

The Almanac · Ringsted 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 4°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Ringsted by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°0°50 mm18 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
February3°0°38 mm17 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦✦
March6°1°37 mm16 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April11°5°34 mm15 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°44 mm15 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°13°52 mm16 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July22°15°77 mm14 km/h16 h 55 min✦✦✦
August22°15°74 mm14 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September17°12°57 mm15 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October12°8°65 mm16 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
November8°5°56 mm16 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
December4°1°57 mm17 km/h7 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ringsted in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ringsted in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Ringsted?

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

How long are the days in Ringsted in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 26 min.

Does it snow in Ringsted in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ringsted in December?

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

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