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Schopfheim Weather in December

Schopfheim in December

The short of it: Schopfheim in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 8 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 122 mm · daylight 8 h 26 min

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

December in Schopfheim brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 122 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 122 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 26 min in mid-December, 46 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Schopfheim runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Rheinfelden, 10 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Schopfheim, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 24 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 26 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RheinfeldenBaden-Wurttemberg10 km SSW6°1°96 mm
LörrachBaden-Wurttemberg12 km WSW6°0°79 mm
RiehenBasel-City15 km WSW6°1°75 mm
Weil am RheinBaden-Wurttemberg16 km WSW6°1°68 mm
Saint-LouisGrand Est21 km WSW6°1°64 mm
BaselBasel-City21 km WSW6°1°64 mm
ReinachBasel-Landschaft24 km SW5°1°74 mm
Waldshut-TiengenBaden-Wurttemberg30 km E5°0°107 mm

The Almanac · Schopfheim 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 -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 122 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Schopfheim by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°98 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦
February6°-2°83 mm10 km/h10 h 10 min✦
March11°1°81 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April15°4°78 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
May19°8°112 mm9 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
June23°12°101 mm8 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
July25°13°105 mm8 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦
August24°13°94 mm7 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
September20°9°89 mm8 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°6°100 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November8°2°98 mm9 km/h9 h 12 min✦
December5°-1°122 mm10 km/h8 h 26 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schopfheim in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schopfheim in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 122 mm. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Schopfheim?

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

How long are the days in Schopfheim in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 26 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Schopfheim in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Schopfheim in December?

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

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