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Gårdsten Weather in December

Gårdsten in December

The short of it: Gårdsten in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 6 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -1° · rain 91 mm · daylight 6 h 33 min

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

December in Gårdsten brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -1°, with about 91 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 33 min in mid-December, 76 minutes less than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Gårdsten runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Lövgärdet, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Gårdsten, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 33 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LövgärdetVästra Götaland1 km NNE4°-1°91 mm
SurteVästra Götaland2 km NNW4°-1°91 mm
RannebergenVästra Götaland3 km E4°-1°94 mm
HammarkullenVästra Götaland3 km S4°-1°90 mm
KungälvVästra Götaland8 km NNW4°-1°90 mm
OlofstorpVästra Götaland8 km E3°-1°93 mm
PartilleVästra Götaland9 km SSE4°-1°92 mm
GothenburgVästra Götaland11 km SSW4°-1°88 mm

The Almanac · Gårdsten 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 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Gårdsten by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°74 mm17 km/h7 h 11 min✦
February3°-2°62 mm17 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
March6°-1°47 mm16 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦
April11°2°47 mm14 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
May16°7°59 mm14 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦
June19°10°86 mm15 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦
July21°13°80 mm13 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦
August21°13°99 mm14 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
September17°9°77 mm15 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
October11°5°100 mm15 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November7°2°83 mm17 km/h7 h 48 min✦
December4°-1°91 mm15 km/h6 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gårdsten in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gårdsten in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Gårdsten?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Gårdsten in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 18 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Gårdsten in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Gårdsten in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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