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Luckau Weather in December

Luckau in December

The short of it: Luckau in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 7 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 48 mm · daylight 7 h 36 min

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

Thirty years of records give Luckau an average December high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 48 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 36 min in mid-December, 58 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Luckau runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Hansestadt Salzwedel, 11 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Luckau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 36 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Hansestadt SalzwedelSaxony-Anhalt11 km SE5°0°45 mm
UelzenLower Saxony33 km W5°0°61 mm
WittenbergeBrandenburg48 km E4°0°46 mm
LüneburgLower Saxony56 km NW5°1°56 mm
WolfsburgLower Saxony59 km SSW5°0°52 mm
GifhornLower Saxony60 km SW5°0°56 mm
MunsterLower Saxony65 km W5°0°77 mm
StendalSaxony-Anhalt65 km ESE4°-1°40 mm

The Almanac · Luckau 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 48 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Luckau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°48 mm14 km/h8 h 6 min✦✦
February5°-1°37 mm13 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦✦
March9°1°40 mm14 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April15°4°33 mm12 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°49 mm12 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°54 mm11 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°76 mm11 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
August24°12°57 mm10 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°47 mm10 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°44 mm11 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°42 mm12 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦✦
December5°0°48 mm13 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luckau in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luckau in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Luckau?

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

How long are the days in Luckau in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 36 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 53 min.

Does it snow in Luckau in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Luckau in December?

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

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