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Scharnhorst Weather in December

Scharnhorst in December

The short of it: Scharnhorst in December averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 7 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 1° · rain 80 mm · daylight 7 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Scharnhorst an average December high of 7°, a low of 1° and some 80 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 7 h 51 min in mid-December, 55 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Scharnhorst runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Dortmund, 6 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Scharnhorst, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 51 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DortmundNorth Rhine-Westphalia6 km SW6°1°84 mm
LünenNorth Rhine-Westphalia7 km N7°1°79 mm
UnnaNorth Rhine-Westphalia10 km E6°1°86 mm
Castrop-RauxelNorth Rhine-Westphalia16 km W6°2°90 mm
WittenNorth Rhine-Westphalia17 km SW6°1°100 mm
HagenNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km SSW6°1°106 mm
HerneNorth Rhine-Westphalia22 km W7°2°95 mm
IserlohnNorth Rhine-Westphalia22 km SSE6°1°103 mm

The Almanac · Scharnhorst 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 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Scharnhorst by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°73 mm15 km/h8 h 18 min✦
February7°0°64 mm15 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
March11°2°53 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°46 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°60 mm12 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°68 mm11 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°99 mm10 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦
August24°13°98 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
September20°10°69 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°65 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦
November10°4°72 mm12 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
December7°1°80 mm14 km/h7 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Scharnhorst in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Scharnhorst in December?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Scharnhorst?

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

How long are the days in Scharnhorst in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 51 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 37 min.

Does it snow in Scharnhorst in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Scharnhorst in December?

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

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