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Joniškis Weather in December

Joniškis in December

The short of it: Joniškis in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 6 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -3° · rain 40 mm · daylight 6 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Joniškis an average December high of 1°, a low of -3° and some 40 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 55 min in mid-December, 69 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Joniškis runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Vilce, 21 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Joniškis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
3°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VilceOther21 km NNW0°-3°39 mm
ŽagarėSiauliai26 km WNW0°-3°39 mm
LinkuvaSiauliai28 km SE1°-2°39 mm
TērveteDobele Municipality30 km NNW0°-3°38 mm
PilsrundāleBauska Municipality31 km NE1°-3°40 mm
PakruojisSiauliai33 km SSE1°-3°39 mm
ŠiauliaiSiauliai39 km SSW1°-3°42 mm
BauskaBauska Municipality40 km ENE1°-3°39 mm

The Almanac · Joniškis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Joniškis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-4°34 mm12 km/h7 h 31 min✦✦✦
February0°-5°28 mm13 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦✦
March5°-2°30 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April13°2°33 mm11 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°46 mm11 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°59 mm10 km/h17 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°78 mm9 km/h17 h 5 min✦✦✦
August23°12°69 mm8 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
September18°8°48 mm9 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°52 mm10 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦
November5°1°48 mm12 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦
December1°-3°40 mm12 km/h6 h 55 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Joniškis in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Joniškis in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 1°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Joniškis?

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

How long are the days in Joniškis in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Joniškis in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Joniškis in December?

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

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