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Schwabach Weather in December

Schwabach in December

The short of it: Schwabach in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 12 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 -2° · rain 60 mm · daylight 8 h 12 min

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

Thirty years of records give Schwabach an average December high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 60 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 12 min in mid-December, 49 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Schwabach runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Stein, 10 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Schwabach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 12 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SteinBavaria10 km N4°-2°58 mm
WendelsteinBavaria10 km ENE4°-2°63 mm
RothBavaria10 km SSE4°-2°63 mm
OberasbachBavaria11 km NNW4°-2°62 mm
ZirndorfBavaria13 km NNW4°-2°62 mm
NurembergBavaria14 km NNE4°-1°57 mm
FeuchtBavaria15 km ENE4°-2°72 mm
FürthBavaria16 km N4°-2°62 mm

The Almanac · Schwabach 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 -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Schwabach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°51 mm11 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦
February5°-3°42 mm10 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦
March10°0°50 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°3°40 mm10 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°72 mm10 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
June24°11°70 mm9 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°81 mm9 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
August25°13°69 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°62 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°62 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November8°1°55 mm9 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
December4°-2°60 mm10 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schwabach in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schwabach in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Schwabach?

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

How long are the days in Schwabach in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 12 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 14 min.

Does it snow in Schwabach in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Schwabach in December?

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

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