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Hamm Weather in December

Hamm in December

The short of it: Hamm in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 7 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 76 mm · daylight 7 h 29 min

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

December in Hamm brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 76 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 29 min in mid-December, 60 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Hamm runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Eilbek, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hamm, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 15 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 29 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EilbekHamburg2 km NNW6°1°76 mm
HornHamburg2 km E5°1°77 mm
MarienthalHamburg2 km NE6°1°76 mm
Hamburg-MitteHamburg3 km WSW6°1°76 mm
Barmbek-SüdHamburg3 km NNW6°1°76 mm
WandsbekHamburg4 km NNE5°1°79 mm
HamburgHamburg4 km W6°1°76 mm
BillstedtHamburg5 km E5°1°77 mm

The Almanac · Hamm 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 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Hamm by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°67 mm15 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February6°0°52 mm15 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March9°2°54 mm15 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April15°5°41 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°53 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°70 mm12 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°84 mm12 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August24°14°81 mm11 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
September19°10°66 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°64 mm13 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦
November9°4°61 mm13 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December6°1°76 mm14 km/h7 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamm in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamm in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Hamm?

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

How long are the days in Hamm in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 29 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 17 h 1 min.

Does it snow in Hamm in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hamm in December?

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

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