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Pfronten Weather in December

Pfronten in December

The short of it: Pfronten in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -3° · rain 90 mm · daylight 8 h 27 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pfronten an average December high of 4°, a low of -3° and some 90 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 27 min in mid-December, 46 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Pfronten runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Füssen, 11 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Pfronten, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 27 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FüssenBavaria11 km E4°-2°77 mm
SonthofenBavaria21 km WSW4°-4°121 mm
MarktoberdorfBavaria23 km NNE4°-3°86 mm
Kempten (Allgäu)Bavaria24 km NW5°-3°93 mm
Immenstadt im AllgäuBavaria25 km W4°-3°121 mm
KaufbeurenBavaria34 km N4°-2°86 mm
IsnyBaden-Wurttemberg40 km WNW4°-2°122 mm
Garmisch-PartenkirchenBavaria42 km ESE4°-3°81 mm

The Almanac · Pfronten 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 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pfronten by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°80 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦
February4°-5°76 mm9 km/h10 h 11 min✦
March7°-2°94 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April12°2°87 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
May16°6°144 mm10 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦
June19°9°164 mm9 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
July21°11°171 mm9 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
August21°11°165 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
September16°8°122 mm8 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°4°94 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November7°0°88 mm9 km/h9 h 13 min✦
December4°-3°90 mm9 km/h8 h 27 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pfronten in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pfronten in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Pfronten?

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

How long are the days in Pfronten in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 27 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 57 min.

Does it snow in Pfronten in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Pfronten in December?

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

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