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Balingen Weather in December

Balingen in December

The short of it: Balingen in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 66 mm · daylight 8 h 21 min

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

December in Balingen brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -2°, with about 66 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 21 min in mid-December, 47 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Balingen runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Albstadt, 14 km to the ESE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Balingen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 21 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlbstadtBaden-Wurttemberg14 km ESE2°-3°85 mm
RottweilBaden-Wurttemberg21 km SW4°-2°81 mm
Horb am NeckarBaden-Wurttemberg22 km NNW4°-1°84 mm
RottenburgBaden-Wurttemberg23 km NNE5°-1°58 mm
TübingenBaden-Wurttemberg31 km NNE5°-1°53 mm
TuttlingenBaden-Wurttemberg32 km S3°-3°76 mm
ReutlingenBaden-Wurttemberg35 km NE4°-1°54 mm
HerrenbergBaden-Wurttemberg36 km N4°-1°73 mm

The Almanac · Balingen 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 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Balingen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°54 mm10 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
February5°-3°51 mm10 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March9°-1°52 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April14°3°53 mm9 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
May19°7°85 mm9 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
June22°10°78 mm9 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
July24°12°85 mm8 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
August24°12°72 mm8 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
September19°8°58 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°4°64 mm8 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November8°1°58 mm9 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
December4°-2°66 mm10 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balingen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balingen in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Balingen?

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

How long are the days in Balingen in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 21 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Balingen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Balingen in December?

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

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