December weather forecastInnsbruck, Austria

December weather for Innsbruck, Austria: In Innsbruck, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 116mm (4.57") of snow. In Innsbruck, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

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Panorama of Innsbruck, the most famous city in Tyrol, Austria with the view of the Inn River, and mountains in the distance

December

Weather in December

The year in Innsbruck closes with a swoop of the Arctic chill. The mildness of the earlier months is swapped for an intense cold touch, plunging the mercury to minus 8.4°C (47.1°F) in the late nights. Snowfall increases from November, further enhancing the city's stunning winter landscape. Accompanied by shorter daylight hours, December sees Innsbruck fully immersed in the winter season. Though somewhat stark in temperature, this month carries within it the sparkle of holiday spirit, adding warmth to the chilly days.

Temperature

The onset of December in Innsbruck aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from an icy 4.6°C (40.3°F) in November to a freezing cold -0.3°C (31.5°F). Throughout the month of December, Innsbruck expects an average low of -8.4°C (16.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Innsbruck, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.7 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Innsbruck, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 116mm (4.57") of snow is accumulated. In Innsbruck, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.6 days and aggregates up to 609mm (23.98") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Innsbruck, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of December, in Innsbruck, Austria, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Innsbruck, is -0.3°C (31.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to -8.4°C (16.9°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Innsbruck, Austria, is 86%.

In December, in Innsbruck, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Innsbruck, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 116mm (4.57") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Innsbruck.

The average day length in December is 8h and 33min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, in Innsbruck, Austria, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

In Innsbruck, Austria, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Innsbruck are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Innsbruck is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

4.6°C

-0.3°C

-1.7°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.6km/h

7.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.1

15.1

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average high temperature in December: -0.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: -8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average wind speed in December: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (102mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average snowfall in December: 116mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (142mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Innsbruck, Austria

Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).