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Slagelse Weather in December

Slagelse in December

The short of it: Slagelse in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 1° · rain 55 mm · daylight 7 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Slagelse an average December high of 4°, a low of 1° and some 55 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 6th 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. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Slagelse runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Korsør, 16 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Slagelse, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
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
KorsørZealand16 km WSW5°2°49 mm
Klinteby FrihedZealand28 km SE4°1°49 mm
RingstedZealand28 km E4°1°57 mm
NæstvedZealand32 km SE4°2°51 mm
KalundborgZealand35 km NNW5°1°48 mm
NyborgSouth Denmark37 km WSW5°2°47 mm
HaslevZealand40 km ESE4°1°56 mm
HolbækZealand42 km NNE4°1°54 mm

The Almanac · Slagelse 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 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Slagelse by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°0°48 mm21 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
February3°-1°37 mm20 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦✦
March6°1°36 mm19 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April11°5°32 mm17 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°49 mm17 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June20°13°55 mm18 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July22°15°75 mm16 km/h16 h 54 min✦✦✦
August21°15°75 mm17 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September18°12°60 mm18 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October12°8°64 mm19 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦✦
November8°5°58 mm20 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
December4°1°55 mm20 km/h7 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Slagelse in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Slagelse in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 55 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 55 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Slagelse?

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

How long are the days in Slagelse 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 Slagelse in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Slagelse in December?

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

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