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Tarnów Weather in December

Tarnów in December

The short of it: Tarnów in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -3° · rain 30 mm · daylight 8 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Tarnów an average December high of 3°, a low of -3° and some 30 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 6 min in mid-December, 51 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Tarnów runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Tuchów, 14 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Tarnów, by the numbers

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

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TuchówLesser Poland14 km SSE3°-4°30 mm
ŻabnoLesser Poland15 km NNW3°-3°30 mm
Dąbrowa TarnowskaLesser Poland18 km N3°-3°30 mm
PilznoSubcarpathia22 km E2°-3°30 mm
JadownikiLesser Poland25 km WSW3°-3°31 mm
BrzeskoLesser Poland28 km W3°-3°31 mm
DębicaSubcarpathia31 km E2°-3°29 mm
BieczLesser Poland37 km SSE2°-4°32 mm

The Almanac · Tarnów Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Tarnów by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-5°35 mm10 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦
February4°-4°32 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
March9°0°40 mm11 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°4°49 mm10 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°84 mm9 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
June24°12°91 mm8 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
July26°14°98 mm8 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
August26°14°64 mm7 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°62 mm7 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°5°48 mm8 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦
November9°2°36 mm9 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦✦
December3°-3°30 mm9 km/h8 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tarnów in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tarnów in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Tarnów?

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

How long are the days in Tarnów in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 21 min.

Does it snow in Tarnów in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Tarnów in December?

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

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