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Sober Weather in December

Sober in December

The short of it: Sober in December averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 5° · rain 247 mm · daylight 9 h 5 min

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

December in Sober brings afternoons near 13° and nights around 5°, with about 247 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 5 min in mid-December, 37 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Sober runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Pantón, 6 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Sober, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 5 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PantónGalicia6 km N12°5°243 mm
Monforte de LemosGalicia9 km NE13°5°241 mm
ColesGalicia22 km WSW12°5°241 mm
Pereiro de AguiarGalicia22 km SW13°5°246 mm
MacedaGalicia22 km SSW11°3°255 mm
ChantadaGalicia22 km NW11°4°236 mm
QuirogaGalicia26 km E12°5°221 mm
OurenseGalicia27 km WSW13°5°235 mm

The Almanac · Sober 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 13°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Sober by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°4°216 mm7 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
February14°4°156 mm7 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦
March17°5°174 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April18°7°135 mm9 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
May21°9°107 mm8 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
June25°12°59 mm8 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July27°14°30 mm8 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°14°44 mm8 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
September26°13°91 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October21°10°232 mm6 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November15°7°249 mm6 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
December13°5°247 mm7 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sober in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sober in December?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 13°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Sober?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Sober in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 5 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 16 min.

Does it snow in Sober in December?

Hardly — December nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sober in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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