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Marl Weather in December

Marl in December

The short of it: Marl in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 7 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 72 mm · daylight 7 h 41 min

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

December in Marl 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 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 41 min in mid-December, 57 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Marl runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Espelkamp, 21 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Marl, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 41 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EspelkampNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km ESE6°1°67 mm
LohneLower Saxony22 km NNW6°1°73 mm
LübbeckeNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km SE6°1°72 mm
BramscheLower Saxony27 km WSW6°1°81 mm
VechtaLower Saxony28 km N6°1°70 mm
WallenhorstLower Saxony28 km WSW6°1°86 mm
MelleLower Saxony31 km S6°1°79 mm
OsnabrückLower Saxony32 km SW6°1°86 mm

The Almanac · Marl 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 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Marl by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°68 mm15 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦
February6°0°52 mm14 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
March10°2°55 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April15°5°40 mm12 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°52 mm12 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°67 mm10 km/h16 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°74 mm10 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦
August24°13°70 mm10 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°63 mm10 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°66 mm12 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦
November9°3°61 mm13 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
December6°1°72 mm15 km/h7 h 41 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marl in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marl in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °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 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Marl?

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

How long are the days in Marl in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 41 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 48 min.

Does it snow in Marl in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Marl in December?

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

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