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Alsunga Weather in December

Alsunga in December

The short of it: Alsunga in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 6 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -2° · rain 71 mm · daylight 6 h 45 min

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

December in Alsunga brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -2°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 45 min in mid-December, 72 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Alsunga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Ēdole, 9 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Alsunga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 45 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ĒdoleKuldīga Municipality9 km ENE1°-2°69 mm
KuldīgaKuldīga Municipality24 km E2°-2°62 mm
PāvilostaSouth Kurzeme Municipality25 km WSW2°-2°69 mm
PilteneOther28 km NNE2°-2°65 mm
AizputeSouth Kurzeme Municipality29 km S2°-3°74 mm
UgāleOther43 km NE2°-2°57 mm
SkrundaKuldīga Municipality44 km SE2°-3°62 mm
DurbeSouth Kurzeme Municipality45 km SSW2°-2°69 mm

The Almanac · Alsunga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Alsunga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-4°50 mm15 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦
February1°-5°37 mm15 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦✦
March4°-3°42 mm14 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April11°2°34 mm13 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May15°6°41 mm13 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°63 mm13 km/h17 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°74 mm12 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦
August22°13°88 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
September17°9°68 mm13 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October11°5°92 mm15 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
November6°1°83 mm14 km/h7 h 57 min✦
December2°-2°71 mm15 km/h6 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alsunga in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alsunga in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 2°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Alsunga?

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

How long are the days in Alsunga in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 45 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 50 min.

Does it snow in Alsunga in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Alsunga in December?

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

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