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Herning Weather in December

Herning in December

The short of it: Herning in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 6 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 79 mm · daylight 6 h 57 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & May

Thirty years of records give Herning an average December high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 79 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 6 h 57 min in mid-December, 69 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Herning runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Ikast, 11 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Herning, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 57 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IkastCentral Jutland11 km E5°0°80 mm
VidebækCentral Jutland22 km WSW5°1°82 mm
BrandeCentral Jutland23 km SSE5°0°80 mm
KjellerupCentral Jutland33 km ENE5°-1°74 mm
HolstebroCentral Jutland33 km NW5°1°81 mm
SilkeborgCentral Jutland35 km E5°0°71 mm
SkjernCentral Jutland36 km SW5°1°82 mm
GiveSouth Denmark36 km SSE5°0°80 mm

The Almanac · Herning 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 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Herning by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°72 mm17 km/h7 h 32 min✦
February4°-1°56 mm17 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦
March7°0°50 mm18 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April12°3°42 mm16 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°54 mm16 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°68 mm16 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°81 mm14 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦
August22°12°86 mm14 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
September18°10°87 mm15 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°6°100 mm15 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November8°3°85 mm15 km/h8 h 6 min✦
December5°0°79 mm14 km/h6 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Herning in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Herning in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Herning?

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

How long are the days in Herning in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 6 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 37 min.

Does it snow in Herning in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Herning in December?

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

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