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Overath Weather in December

Overath in December

The short of it: Overath in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 7 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 106 mm · daylight 7 h 57 min

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

December in Overath brings afternoons near 6° and nights around 1°, with about 106 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 57 min in mid-December, 53 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Overath runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Bergisch Gladbach, 12 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Overath, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 20 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 57 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bergisch GladbachNorth Rhine-Westphalia12 km WNW6°2°93 mm
Porz am RheinNorth Rhine-Westphalia17 km WSW7°2°72 mm
TroisdorfNorth Rhine-Westphalia17 km SW7°2°70 mm
Sankt AugustinNorth Rhine-Westphalia19 km SSW7°1°72 mm
RodenkirchenNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km WSW7°2°70 mm
KölnNorth Rhine-Westphalia23 km W7°3°72 mm
NippesNorth Rhine-Westphalia23 km W7°3°74 mm
LeverkusenNorth Rhine-Westphalia24 km WNW7°3°78 mm

The Almanac · Overath 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 106 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Overath by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°96 mm14 km/h8 h 24 min✦
February7°0°80 mm13 km/h9 h 56 min✦
March10°2°80 mm13 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°54 mm11 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
May19°8°74 mm11 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
June22°11°83 mm10 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
July24°13°107 mm10 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August23°13°88 mm10 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
September19°10°82 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October14°7°87 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
November9°4°86 mm12 km/h8 h 50 min✦
December6°1°106 mm13 km/h7 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Overath in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Overath in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Overath?

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

How long are the days in Overath in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 57 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 30 min.

Does it snow in Overath in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Overath in December?

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

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