Weather in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in December
In an average December, Essen sees a daily high around 5°C and a low around 0°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 5°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 0°C to 10°C |
| Average low | 0°C |
| Typical low range | -6°C to 5°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
16°C
2022-12-31
Lowest
-10°C
1981-12-17
Low
Highest
12°C
2022-12-31
Lowest
-18°C
1981-12-17
Feels-like
Highest
12°C
2022-12-31
Lowest
-27°C
1981-12-17
Humidity
Highest
10.1 g/m³
2015-12-17
Lowest
1.7 g/m³
1981-12-17
Wind
Highest
62 km/h
1993-12-09
Lowest
6 km/h
1987-12-12
Precip
Wettest
172 mm
1993
Driest
29 mm
2016
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