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Herborn Weather in December

Herborn in December

The short of it: Herborn in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 7 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 87 mm · daylight 7 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Herborn an average December high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 87 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 87 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 59 min in mid-December, 52 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Herborn runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Wetzlar, 20 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Herborn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 19 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 59 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WetzlarHesse20 km SE5°0°69 mm
GießenHesse28 km ESE5°0°64 mm
SiegenNorth Rhine-Westphalia29 km NW5°0°112 mm
NetphenNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km NNW5°-1°120 mm
Marburg an der LahnHesse36 km ENE5°0°72 mm
Limburg an der LahnHesse38 km SSW6°0°68 mm
KreuztalNorth Rhine-Westphalia39 km NW5°0°122 mm
Bad NauheimHesse47 km SE5°0°66 mm

The Almanac · Herborn 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. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 87 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Herborn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°73 mm13 km/h8 h 26 min✦
February6°-2°60 mm13 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
March10°1°59 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°4°48 mm11 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
May19°8°58 mm11 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°62 mm10 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°76 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
August24°12°61 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°60 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°68 mm11 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November8°3°68 mm11 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December5°0°87 mm12 km/h7 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Herborn in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Herborn in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 87 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Herborn?

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

How long are the days in Herborn in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 59 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Herborn in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Herborn in December?

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

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