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Skjern Weather in December

Skjern in December

The short of it: Skjern in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 6 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 82 mm · daylight 6 h 59 min

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

December in Skjern brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 1°, with about 82 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 59 min in mid-December, 68 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Skjern runs about middling and drier than most in December. Tarm, 5 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Skjern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 59 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TarmCentral Jutland5 km SSE5°1°82 mm
VidebækCentral Jutland17 km NNE5°1°82 mm
ØlgodSouth Denmark18 km SSE5°1°85 mm
RingkøbingCentral Jutland22 km NW5°1°83 mm
Hvide SandeCentral Jutland24 km WNW5°2°83 mm
KibækCentral Jutland24 km ENE5°0°82 mm
SnejbjergCentral Jutland32 km NE5°0°80 mm
VildbjergCentral Jutland32 km NNE5°0°80 mm

The Almanac · Skjern 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 82 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Skjern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°1°71 mm21 km/h7 h 34 min✦
February5°1°53 mm21 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦
March7°2°48 mm21 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April12°5°41 mm19 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°49 mm20 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June19°13°66 mm20 km/h17 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July22°15°74 mm18 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
August22°15°88 mm18 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
September18°12°92 mm19 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°8°108 mm20 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November8°5°94 mm19 km/h8 h 7 min✦
December5°1°82 mm18 km/h6 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Skjern in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Skjern in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Skjern?

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

How long are the days in Skjern in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 59 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 34 min.

Does it snow in Skjern in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Skjern in December?

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

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