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Calbe Weather in December

Calbe in December

The short of it: Calbe in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 7 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 37 mm · daylight 7 h 47 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Calbe an average December high of 5°, a low of -1° and some 37 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 47 min in mid-December, 55 minutes less than a month before.

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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Calbe runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Schönebeck, 13 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Calbe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 47 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchönebeckSaxony-Anhalt13 km NNW5°0°37 mm
BernburgSaxony-Anhalt13 km S5°0°36 mm
StaßfurtSaxony-Anhalt14 km WSW5°0°34 mm
KöthenSaxony-Anhalt22 km SE5°0°42 mm
ZerbstSaxony-Anhalt22 km ENE4°-1°42 mm
MagdeburgSaxony-Anhalt27 km NNW5°0°38 mm
AscherslebenSaxony-Anhalt27 km SW5°-1°37 mm
Neue NeustadtSaxony-Anhalt29 km NNW5°0°38 mm

The Almanac · Calbe 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. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Calbe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°35 mm15 km/h8 h 15 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°27 mm14 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦
March9°1°34 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°4°27 mm12 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°55 mm12 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°44 mm11 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°13°75 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
August25°13°53 mm10 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°48 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°37 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November8°2°39 mm13 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦✦
December5°-1°37 mm14 km/h7 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Calbe in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Calbe in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Calbe?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Calbe in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 47 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 41 min.

Does it snow in Calbe in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Calbe in December?

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

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