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Schellenberg Weather in December

Schellenberg in December

The short of it: Schellenberg in December averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 79 mm · daylight 8 h 30 min

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

December in Schellenberg brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 79 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 30 min in mid-December, 45 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Schellenberg runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Feldkirch, 4 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Schellenberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 30 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FeldkirchVorarlberg4 km E5°-1°82 mm
HohenemsVorarlberg18 km NE5°-1°92 mm
LustenauVorarlberg23 km NNE6°0°86 mm
Sankt GallenSaint Gallen25 km NNW5°-1°78 mm
DornbirnVorarlberg25 km NE5°0°92 mm
HerisauAppenzell Ausserrhoden27 km NW4°-1°82 mm
GossauSaint Gallen30 km NW4°-1°82 mm
BregenzVorarlberg34 km NNE5°1°88 mm

The Almanac · Schellenberg 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 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Schellenberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°65 mm6 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
February6°-2°60 mm7 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March11°2°73 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°70 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°10°112 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June23°13°125 mm7 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July24°14°134 mm7 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August24°14°141 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September19°11°103 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°82 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°3°85 mm6 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December5°0°79 mm6 km/h8 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schellenberg in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schellenberg in December?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Schellenberg?

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

How long are the days in Schellenberg in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 30 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 54 min.

Does it snow in Schellenberg in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Schellenberg in December?

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

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