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Eilenburg Weather in December

Eilenburg in December

The short of it: Eilenburg in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 7 h 52 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 4° · low -1° · rain 43 mm · daylight 7 h 52 min

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

December in Eilenburg brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 43 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 52 min in mid-December, 54 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, Eilenburg runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Wurzen, 12 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Eilenburg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 52 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WurzenSaxony12 km SE4°-1°46 mm
TauchaSaxony13 km SW4°-1°41 mm
GohlisSaxony21 km WSW5°0°37 mm
DelitzschSaxony21 km WNW5°0°38 mm
LeipzigSaxony23 km SW5°0°37 mm
GrimmaSaxony26 km SSE4°0°48 mm
TorgauSaxony27 km ENE4°-1°41 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony28 km SW5°0°37 mm

The Almanac · Eilenburg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Eilenburg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°47 mm15 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
February5°-1°37 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March9°1°44 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°25 mm13 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°52 mm12 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°44 mm12 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°94 mm11 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
August25°14°57 mm11 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°59 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°41 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°49 mm13 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
December4°-1°43 mm15 km/h7 h 52 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Eilenburg in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Eilenburg in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 4°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Eilenburg?

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

How long are the days in Eilenburg in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 52 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 36 min.

Does it snow in Eilenburg in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Eilenburg in December?

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

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