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Selb Weather in December

Selb in December

The short of it: Selb in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 69 mm · daylight 8 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

December in Selb brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 4 min in mid-December, 51 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Selb runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Aš, 7 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Selb, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 4 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AšCarlsbad Region7 km NE2°-3°73 mm
Schwarzenbach an der SaaleBavaria15 km WNW2°-2°73 mm
MarktredwitzBavaria19 km S2°-2°67 mm
ChebCarlsbad Region20 km ESE2°-2°48 mm
HofBavaria22 km NW2°-2°75 mm
MünchbergBavaria24 km W2°-3°98 mm
OelsnitzSaxony27 km N3°-2°54 mm
SokolovCarlsbad Region36 km E2°-2°42 mm

The Almanac · Selb 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 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Selb by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°61 mm15 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
February3°-4°49 mm14 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March7°-1°53 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April13°2°38 mm12 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May17°6°56 mm12 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°72 mm11 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦
July22°11°92 mm11 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
August22°10°72 mm11 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
September17°7°62 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°62 mm12 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November5°0°56 mm13 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December2°-3°69 mm14 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selb in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selb in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Selb?

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

How long are the days in Selb in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 4 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 22 min.

Does it snow in Selb in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Selb in December?

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

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