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Riedstadt Weather in December

Riedstadt in December

The short of it: Riedstadt in December averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 8 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 54 mm · daylight 8 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Riedstadt an average December high of 6°, a low of 1° and some 54 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 7 min in mid-December, 50 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and June.

Against its neighbours, Riedstadt runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Griesheim, 6 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Riedstadt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Jan
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GriesheimHesse6 km ENE6°1°59 mm
PfungstadtHesse8 km ESE6°1°63 mm
WeiterstadtHesse10 km NE6°1°63 mm
DarmstadtHesse12 km ENE5°1°70 mm
Rüsselsheim am MainHesse18 km NNW6°1°54 mm
BensheimHesse19 km SSE6°1°62 mm
Mörfelden-WalldorfHesse19 km NNE5°1°61 mm
LangenHesse21 km NE5°0°70 mm

The Almanac · Riedstadt 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. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Riedstadt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°42 mm11 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦✦
February7°0°38 mm11 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦
March12°3°41 mm11 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°35 mm10 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°10°58 mm9 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°55 mm9 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°72 mm9 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August26°14°49 mm8 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°48 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°54 mm9 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦
November9°4°48 mm9 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December6°1°54 mm10 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Riedstadt in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Riedstadt in December?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Riedstadt?

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

How long are the days in Riedstadt in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 7 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 19 min.

Does it snow in Riedstadt in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Riedstadt in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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