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Gettorf Weather in December

Gettorf in December

The short of it: Gettorf in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 7 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 77 mm · daylight 7 h 19 min

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

Thirty years of records give Gettorf an average December high of 5°, a low of 1° and some 77 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 19 min in mid-December, 63 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Gettorf runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Altenholz, 10 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Gettorf, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 19 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AltenholzSchleswig-Holstein10 km E5°1°73 mm
KronshagenSchleswig-Holstein10 km SE5°1°75 mm
EckernfördeSchleswig-Holstein11 km NW5°1°79 mm
KielSchleswig-Holstein14 km SE5°1°76 mm
HeikendorfSchleswig-Holstein15 km ESE5°1°74 mm
ElmschenhagenSchleswig-Holstein19 km SE5°1°78 mm
BüdelsdorfSchleswig-Holstein22 km WSW5°1°90 mm
RaisdorfSchleswig-Holstein22 km SE5°1°77 mm

The Almanac · Gettorf 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. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Gettorf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°76 mm21 km/h7 h 51 min✦
February5°0°59 mm20 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
March7°1°61 mm19 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April12°4°40 mm17 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°54 mm17 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°70 mm17 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°89 mm15 km/h16 h 42 min✦✦✦
August22°13°95 mm15 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
September18°10°74 mm16 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
October13°7°81 mm18 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
November8°3°63 mm18 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
December5°1°77 mm19 km/h7 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gettorf in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gettorf in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Gettorf?

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

How long are the days in Gettorf in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 19 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Gettorf in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gettorf in December?

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

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