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Wolfen Weather in December

Wolfen in December

The short of it: Wolfen in December averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 7 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 39 mm · daylight 7 h 50 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

December in Wolfen brings afternoons near 4° and nights around 0°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 50 min in mid-December, 55 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Wolfen runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Bitterfeld-Wolfen, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Wolfen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 50 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bitterfeld-WolfenSaxony-Anhalt6 km SE5°0°39 mm
GräfenhainichenSaxony-Anhalt15 km ENE4°-1°42 mm
DelitzschSaxony16 km SSE5°0°38 mm
DessauSaxony-Anhalt20 km N5°-1°41 mm
KöthenSaxony-Anhalt23 km WNW5°0°42 mm
RoßlauSaxony-Anhalt25 km N4°-1°42 mm
Halle (Saale)Saxony-Anhalt28 km SW5°0°38 mm
SchkeuditzSaxony30 km S5°0°34 mm

The Almanac · Wolfen 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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Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Wolfen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°41 mm15 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°32 mm15 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦
March9°1°39 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°5°28 mm13 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°49 mm12 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°44 mm12 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°81 mm11 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
August25°14°54 mm11 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°52 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°39 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°42 mm13 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦✦
December4°0°39 mm14 km/h7 h 50 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wolfen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wolfen in December?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 4°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Wolfen?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Wolfen in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 50 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Wolfen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wolfen in December?

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

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