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Sigmaringen Weather in December

Sigmaringen in December

The short of it: Sigmaringen in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 67 mm · daylight 8 h 23 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sigmaringen an average December high of 3°, a low of -3° and some 67 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 23 min in mid-December, 47 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 September and July.

Against its neighbours, Sigmaringen runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Albstadt, 21 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Sigmaringen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 23 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlbstadtBaden-Wurttemberg21 km NW2°-3°85 mm
TuttlingenBaden-Wurttemberg33 km WSW3°-3°76 mm
BalingenBaden-Wurttemberg35 km NW4°-2°66 mm
Biberach an der RißBaden-Wurttemberg42 km E3°-2°58 mm
EhingenBaden-Wurttemberg43 km ENE3°-2°57 mm
RadolfzellBaden-Wurttemberg43 km SSW4°0°67 mm
WeingartenBaden-Wurttemberg43 km SE4°-1°72 mm
RavensburgBaden-Wurttemberg44 km SE4°0°74 mm

The Almanac · Sigmaringen 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 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sigmaringen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°54 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
February3°-4°49 mm10 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
March8°-1°51 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April13°3°54 mm9 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
May18°7°88 mm9 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
June21°10°90 mm8 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦
July23°12°91 mm8 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
August23°11°85 mm8 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
September18°8°62 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October12°4°66 mm8 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November6°0°60 mm9 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
December3°-3°67 mm10 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sigmaringen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sigmaringen in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Sigmaringen?

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

How long are the days in Sigmaringen in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 23 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 2 min.

Does it snow in Sigmaringen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sigmaringen in December?

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

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