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Ansbach Weather in December

Ansbach in December

The short of it: Ansbach in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 71 mm · daylight 8 h 12 min

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

December in Ansbach brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 12 min in mid-December, 49 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Ansbach runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Gunzenhausen, 24 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ansbach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 12 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GunzenhausenBavaria24 km SSE4°-2°60 mm
FeuchtwangenBavaria24 km SW3°-2°79 mm
Bad WindsheimBavaria25 km NNW4°-1°62 mm
OberasbachBavaria29 km ENE4°-2°62 mm
ZirndorfBavaria30 km ENE4°-2°62 mm
Neustadt an der AischBavaria31 km N4°-1°68 mm
SchwabachBavaria31 km E4°-2°60 mm
DinkelsbühlBavaria33 km SW3°-2°78 mm

The Almanac · Ansbach 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. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Ansbach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°61 mm13 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦
February5°-3°52 mm13 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March10°1°57 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°4°43 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°70 mm11 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°67 mm10 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°76 mm10 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
August25°13°62 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°60 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°68 mm10 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November7°2°62 mm11 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
December4°-1°71 mm13 km/h8 h 12 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ansbach in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ansbach in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Ansbach?

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

How long are the days in Ansbach in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 12 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 13 min.

Does it snow in Ansbach in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ansbach in December?

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

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