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Šaľa Weather in December

Šaľa in December

The short of it: Šaľa in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 38 mm · daylight 8 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

December in Šaľa brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -2°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 22 min in mid-December, 47 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 April and May.

Against its neighbours, Šaľa runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Galanta, 12 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Šaľa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 22 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GalantaTrnava Region12 km WNW4°-2°39 mm
SereďTrnava Region19 km NW4°-2°39 mm
NitraNitra Region23 km NE3°-2°40 mm
ŠuranyNitra Region24 km ESE4°-2°38 mm
KolárovoNitra Region27 km SSE4°-2°38 mm
Dunajská StredaTrnava Region27 km SW4°-2°39 mm
Nové ZámkyNitra Region28 km SE4°-2°37 mm
HlohovecTrnava Region32 km N3°-2°40 mm

The Almanac · Šaľa 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 4°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Šaľa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°34 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦✦
February6°-2°27 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March11°1°30 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April18°5°33 mm12 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°64 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June26°14°66 mm10 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July28°15°68 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
August28°15°58 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September22°11°57 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October16°6°48 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November9°3°45 mm12 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December4°-2°38 mm11 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Šaľa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Šaľa in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 4°; nights run about -2°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Šaľa?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Šaľa in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 2 min.

Does it snow in Šaľa in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Šaľa in December?

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

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