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Achern Weather in December

Achern in December

The short of it: Achern in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 78 mm · daylight 8 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Achern an average December high of 6°, a low of 1° and some 78 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 18 min in mid-December, 48 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and April.

Against its neighbours, Achern runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Bühl, 8 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Achern, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 18 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BühlBaden-Wurttemberg8 km NNE6°1°94 mm
OberkirchBaden-Wurttemberg11 km S6°1°97 mm
Baden-BadenBaden-Wurttemberg19 km NE6°1°105 mm
OffenburgBaden-Wurttemberg20 km SSW6°1°73 mm
KehlBaden-Wurttemberg20 km WSW6°1°60 mm
SchiltigheimGrand Est24 km W6°1°54 mm
StrasbourgGrand Est25 km WSW6°1°54 mm
GaggenauBaden-Wurttemberg27 km NE6°1°94 mm

The Almanac · Achern Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
✦✦✦✦✦

Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Achern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°65 mm11 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
February7°0°60 mm11 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March12°2°65 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April17°5°53 mm10 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°92 mm9 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
June24°13°89 mm9 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦
July26°14°87 mm9 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
August26°14°69 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°85 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October15°7°82 mm8 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November10°3°74 mm9 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December6°1°78 mm11 km/h8 h 18 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Achern in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Achern in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Achern?

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

How long are the days in Achern in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 18 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 7 min.

Does it snow in Achern in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Achern in December?

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

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