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Döbeln Weather in December

Döbeln in December

The short of it: Döbeln in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 55 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 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Döbeln an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 55 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 55 min in mid-December, 53 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, Döbeln runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Mittweida, 18 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Döbeln, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 55 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MittweidaSaxony18 km SSW4°-1°56 mm
RiesaSaxony24 km NNE4°-1°44 mm
MeissenSaxony26 km E4°-1°49 mm
FreibergSaxony28 km SE3°-2°65 mm
GrimmaSaxony30 km WNW4°0°48 mm
CoswigSaxony33 km E5°0°46 mm
ChemnitzSaxony34 km SSW4°-1°52 mm
GroßenhainSaxony35 km ENE4°-1°46 mm

The Almanac · Döbeln Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Döbeln by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°59 mm17 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February4°-2°43 mm17 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
March8°1°50 mm17 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°5°28 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°61 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°50 mm12 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°104 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
August24°14°74 mm12 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
September20°10°61 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°48 mm14 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
November8°3°58 mm15 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
December4°-1°55 mm17 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Döbeln in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Döbeln in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Döbeln?

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

How long are the days in Döbeln in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 32 min.

Does it snow in Döbeln in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Döbeln in December?

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

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