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Gallus Weather in December

Gallus in December

The short of it: Gallus in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 63 mm · daylight 8 h 5 min

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

December in Gallus brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 63 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 5 min in mid-December, 51 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Gallus runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Niederrad, 2 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Gallus, by the numbers

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

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NiederradHesse2 km S6°1°64 mm
Frankfurt am MainHesse4 km ENE6°1°65 mm
Neu-IsenburgHesse7 km SE5°1°67 mm
OffenbachHesse10 km E6°1°66 mm
Bad Soden am TaunusHesse10 km WNW5°1°64 mm
DreieichHesse10 km SSE5°1°68 mm
HattersheimHesse11 km WSW6°1°57 mm
Bad VilbelHesse12 km NE5°1°65 mm

The Almanac · Gallus 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 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Gallus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°48 mm11 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
February7°0°44 mm11 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
March12°3°44 mm11 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°37 mm10 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°10°58 mm10 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
June25°13°59 mm9 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°74 mm9 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
August26°15°54 mm8 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°51 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°57 mm9 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November9°4°52 mm9 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
December6°1°63 mm10 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gallus in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gallus in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Gallus?

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

How long are the days in Gallus in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 5 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 21 min.

Does it snow in Gallus in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gallus in December?

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

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