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Detva Weather in December

Detva in December

The short of it: Detva in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -5° · rain 45 mm · daylight 8 h 19 min

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

December in Detva brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -5°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 19 min in mid-December, 48 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Detva runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Hriňová, 8 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Detva, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 19 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HriňováBanská Bystrica Region8 km ENE1°-5°46 mm
ZvolenBanská Bystrica Region20 km W2°-4°50 mm
SliačBanská Bystrica Region22 km WNW2°-4°50 mm
Čierny BalogBanská Bystrica Region27 km NE1°-6°44 mm
Banská BystricaBanská Bystrica Region28 km NW2°-4°52 mm
PoltárBanská Bystrica Region31 km ESE2°-4°32 mm
LučenecBanská Bystrica Region31 km SE2°-4°32 mm
BreznoBanská Bystrica Region31 km NNE1°-5°42 mm

The Almanac · Detva 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 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Detva by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°37 mm8 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦
February4°-6°37 mm9 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
March9°-2°40 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April16°2°46 mm10 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
May20°7°72 mm10 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
June24°10°81 mm9 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
July26°12°84 mm9 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
August26°11°69 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
September20°7°61 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°3°56 mm8 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
November7°0°58 mm8 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦
December2°-5°45 mm8 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Detva in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Detva in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Detva?

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

How long are the days in Detva in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 19 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 6 min.

Does it snow in Detva in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Detva in December?

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

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