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Erwitte Weather in December

Erwitte in December

The short of it: Erwitte in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 50 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 6° · low 1° · rain 72 mm · daylight 7 h 50 min

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

December in Erwitte brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 50 min in mid-December, 55 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Erwitte runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Lippstadt, 7 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Erwitte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 50 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LippstadtNorth Rhine-Westphalia7 km N6°1°68 mm
SoestNorth Rhine-Westphalia17 km WSW6°1°75 mm
BeckumNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km NW6°1°68 mm
Rheda-WiedenbrückNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km N6°1°70 mm
MeschedeNorth Rhine-Westphalia29 km S5°0°112 mm
WerlNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km WSW6°1°77 mm
ArnsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia31 km SW5°0°103 mm
PaderbornNorth Rhine-Westphalia31 km ENE6°1°89 mm

The Almanac · Erwitte 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 72 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Erwitte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°74 mm14 km/h8 h 18 min✦
February7°-1°62 mm14 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March10°2°66 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°4°43 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°62 mm11 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°67 mm10 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°93 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
August24°12°88 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
September19°9°72 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October15°6°70 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦
November10°3°73 mm12 km/h8 h 45 min✦
December6°1°72 mm13 km/h7 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erwitte in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erwitte in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Erwitte?

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

How long are the days in Erwitte in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 50 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 38 min.

Does it snow in Erwitte in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Erwitte in December?

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

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