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Gorbitz Weather in December

Gorbitz in December

The short of it: Gorbitz in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 7 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 51 mm · daylight 7 h 56 min

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

December in Gorbitz brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 51 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 56 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Gorbitz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Löbtau, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Gorbitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 56 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LöbtauSaxony2 km E5°0°47 mm
FreitalSaxony5 km S4°0°52 mm
MicktenSaxony5 km NE5°0°47 mm
DresdenSaxony5 km E5°0°47 mm
RadebeulSaxony7 km N5°0°48 mm
Äußere NeustadtSaxony7 km ENE5°0°47 mm
WilsdruffSaxony9 km W4°-1°55 mm
BlasewitzSaxony10 km E5°0°50 mm

The Almanac · Gorbitz 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 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Gorbitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°49 mm14 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
February5°-1°38 mm14 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
March9°1°47 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°5°35 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°55 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June23°13°64 mm12 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°90 mm11 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
August25°14°75 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
September20°11°53 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°50 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
November8°3°50 mm13 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December5°0°51 mm14 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gorbitz in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gorbitz in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Gorbitz?

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

How long are the days in Gorbitz in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 56 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 31 min.

Does it snow in Gorbitz in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gorbitz in December?

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

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