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Bad Hersfeld Weather in December

Bad Hersfeld in December

The short of it: Bad Hersfeld in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 7 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 61 mm · daylight 7 h 57 min

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

December in Bad Hersfeld brings afternoons near 5° and nights around 0°, with about 61 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 57 min in mid-December, 53 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Bad Hersfeld runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Bebra, 13 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

December in Bad Hersfeld, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 57 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BebraHesse13 km NNE5°0°63 mm
HünfeldHesse22 km S4°-1°73 mm
HombergHesse28 km NW5°0°55 mm
MelsungenHesse31 km NNW5°0°57 mm
AlsfeldHesse34 km WSW4°0°67 mm
LauterbachHesse34 km SW4°-1°76 mm
PetersbergHesse35 km S4°-1°85 mm
SchwalmstadtHesse35 km WNW5°0°59 mm

The Almanac · Bad Hersfeld 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 61 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Bad Hersfeld by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°56 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
February5°-1°46 mm12 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March10°1°49 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°4°42 mm11 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°61 mm11 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°59 mm9 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
July25°13°80 mm9 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August24°12°52 mm9 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°52 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°57 mm10 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°3°56 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December5°0°61 mm12 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bad Hersfeld in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bad Hersfeld in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Bad Hersfeld?

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

How long are the days in Bad Hersfeld in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 29 min.

Does it snow in Bad Hersfeld in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Bad Hersfeld in December?

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

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