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Meschede Weather in December

Meschede in December

The short of it: Meschede in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 7 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 0° · rain 112 mm · daylight 7 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Meschede an average December high of 5°, a low of 0° and some 112 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 112 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 53 min in mid-December, 54 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Meschede runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Arnsberg, 14 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Meschede, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 13 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 53 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ArnsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia14 km WNW5°0°103 mm
SoestNorth Rhine-Westphalia28 km NNW6°1°75 mm
WerlNorth Rhine-Westphalia34 km NW6°1°77 mm
HemerNorth Rhine-Westphalia36 km W6°1°103 mm
LippstadtNorth Rhine-Westphalia36 km N6°1°68 mm
MendenNorth Rhine-Westphalia37 km WNW6°1°94 mm
IserlohnNorth Rhine-Westphalia40 km W6°1°103 mm
UnnaNorth Rhine-Westphalia46 km WNW6°1°86 mm

The Almanac · Meschede 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 112 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Meschede by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°112 mm16 km/h8 h 20 min✦
February5°-2°85 mm16 km/h9 h 54 min✦
March9°0°89 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦
April14°3°60 mm13 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May18°7°71 mm13 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
June21°10°76 mm12 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
July23°12°101 mm12 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August22°11°87 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
September18°8°85 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October13°5°90 mm14 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
November8°2°99 mm14 km/h8 h 47 min✦
December5°0°112 mm15 km/h7 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Meschede in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Meschede in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 112 mm (4.4 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 112 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Meschede?

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

How long are the days in Meschede in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 53 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 35 min.

Does it snow in Meschede in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Meschede in December?

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

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