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Oschatz Weather in December

Oschatz in December

The short of it: Oschatz in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 53 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 4° · low -1° · rain 46 mm · daylight 7 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oschatz an average December high of 4°, a low of -1° and some 46 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 6th 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Oschatz runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Riesa, 13 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Oschatz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 53 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RiesaSaxony13 km E4°-1°44 mm
DöbelnSaxony20 km S4°-1°55 mm
WurzenSaxony27 km WNW4°-1°46 mm
GrimmaSaxony28 km WSW4°0°48 mm
GroßenhainSaxony29 km E4°-1°46 mm
MeissenSaxony30 km ESE4°-1°49 mm
TorgauSaxony30 km NNW4°-1°41 mm
MittweidaSaxony36 km SSW4°-1°56 mm

The Almanac · Oschatz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Oschatz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°45 mm16 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦
February5°-2°35 mm16 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March9°1°44 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°28 mm14 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°49 mm13 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°44 mm12 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°15°81 mm12 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°14°62 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September20°11°52 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°40 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°49 mm14 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦
December4°-1°46 mm15 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oschatz in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oschatz in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Oschatz?

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

How long are the days in Oschatz 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 Oschatz in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Oschatz in December?

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

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