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Rixheim Weather in December

Rixheim in December

The short of it: Rixheim in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 66 mm · daylight 8 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rixheim an average December high of 6°, a low of 1° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 25 min in mid-December, 46 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Rixheim runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Riedisheim, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Rixheim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 25 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RiedisheimGrand Est3 km W6°1°69 mm
IllzachGrand Est5 km NW6°1°63 mm
MulhouseGrand Est5 km W6°1°64 mm
KingersheimGrand Est7 km NW6°1°64 mm
WittenheimGrand Est9 km NW6°1°63 mm
MüllheimBaden-Wurttemberg18 km ENE6°0°78 mm
Saint-LouisGrand Est21 km SE6°1°64 mm
Weil am RheinBaden-Wurttemberg24 km SE6°1°68 mm

The Almanac · Rixheim 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 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Rixheim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°49 mm11 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
February7°-1°45 mm10 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦
March12°2°42 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°46 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°76 mm9 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
June25°13°65 mm8 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°70 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
August26°14°66 mm8 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°61 mm8 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October16°7°63 mm8 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦
November9°3°57 mm9 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦
December6°1°66 mm10 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rixheim in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rixheim in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Rixheim?

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

How long are the days in Rixheim in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 25 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 59 min.

Does it snow in Rixheim in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Rixheim in December?

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

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