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Markranstädt Weather in December

Markranstädt in December

The short of it: Markranstädt in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 7 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 36 mm · daylight 7 h 53 min

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

December in Markranstädt brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 53 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 May and June.

Against its neighbours, Markranstädt runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Schkeuditz, 11 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Markranstädt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 53 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchkeuditzSaxony11 km N5°0°34 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony11 km ESE5°0°37 mm
LeipzigSaxony11 km ENE5°0°37 mm
GohlisSaxony12 km NE5°0°37 mm
MerseburgSaxony-Anhalt17 km WNW5°0°36 mm
TauchaSaxony20 km ENE4°-1°41 mm
WeißenfelsSaxony-Anhalt21 km WSW5°0°39 mm
Halle (Saale)Saxony-Anhalt26 km NW5°0°38 mm

The Almanac · Markranstädt Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
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 36 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Markranstädt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°33 mm15 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°29 mm14 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March9°1°36 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°5°27 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°44 mm12 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°46 mm11 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°75 mm10 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°14°55 mm10 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°49 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°38 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°40 mm12 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦✦
December5°0°36 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markranstädt in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markranstädt in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Markranstädt?

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

How long are the days in Markranstädt in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 53 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 34 min.

Does it snow in Markranstädt in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Markranstädt in December?

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

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