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Mechernich Weather in December

Mechernich in December

The short of it: Mechernich in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 70 mm · daylight 8 h 0 min

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

December in Mechernich brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 0 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Mechernich runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Euskirchen, 12 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Mechernich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 0 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EuskirchenNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km NE6°1°55 mm
DürenNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km NNW7°2°63 mm
ErftstadtNorth Rhine-Westphalia27 km NNE7°2°56 mm
BornheimNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km NE7°2°60 mm
KerpenNorth Rhine-Westphalia31 km N7°2°59 mm
BrühlNorth Rhine-Westphalia32 km NE7°2°60 mm
HürthNorth Rhine-Westphalia34 km NNE7°2°62 mm
BonnNorth Rhine-Westphalia35 km ENE7°2°64 mm

The Almanac · Mechernich 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 70 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Mechernich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°62 mm15 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February6°0°65 mm15 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March10°2°60 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April14°5°45 mm12 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May18°8°57 mm12 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°61 mm11 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°81 mm11 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦
August23°13°81 mm10 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦
September19°10°61 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°58 mm13 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November9°3°63 mm13 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December6°1°70 mm14 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mechernich in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mechernich in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 70 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 70 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Mechernich?

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

How long are the days in Mechernich in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 0 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Mechernich in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Mechernich in December?

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

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