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Fehmarn Weather in December

Fehmarn in December

The short of it: Fehmarn in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 7 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 59 mm · daylight 7 h 19 min

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

Thirty years of records give Fehmarn an average December high of 5°, a low of 1° and some 59 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 19 min in mid-December, 63 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Fehmarn runs about middling and drier than most in December. Burg auf Fehmarn, 1 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Fehmarn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 19 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Burg auf FehmarnSchleswig-Holstein1 km SE5°1°59 mm
HeiligenhafenSchleswig-Holstein16 km WSW5°1°65 mm
Oldenburg in HolsteinSchleswig-Holstein25 km SW5°1°66 mm
LensahnSchleswig-Holstein32 km SW5°1°69 mm
GrömitzSchleswig-Holstein35 km SSW5°1°66 mm
LütjenburgSchleswig-Holstein42 km WSW5°1°67 mm
AlholmZealand42 km NE5°1°56 mm
MariboZealand43 km NNE4°1°54 mm

The Almanac · Fehmarn 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 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Fehmarn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°1°53 mm25 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦
February4°0°42 mm24 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦
March7°2°38 mm22 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°5°34 mm20 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°46 mm19 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June19°12°56 mm20 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°69 mm18 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August22°14°71 mm18 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
September18°12°54 mm20 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October13°8°56 mm22 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
November8°4°57 mm22 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦
December5°1°59 mm24 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fehmarn in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fehmarn in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Fehmarn?

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

How long are the days in Fehmarn in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 19 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Fehmarn in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Fehmarn in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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