December's rainfall predicted to be under normal amounts, according to Wupperverband.
In the winter of 2025, the Bergisches Land region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, experienced relatively mild and wet conditions compared to other regions. This unusual weather pattern can be attributed to the influence of Atlantic maritime air, a common factor in the region's winter climate.
On December 5th, the Bever-Talsperre measuring station in Hückeswagen recorded 23 liters of rain, while the Kläranlage Buchenhofen station noted 21 liters. However, these amounts were less than the usual averages for December, with the Bergisches Land region receiving 6 to 30 liters per square meter less rainfall than expected.
The DWD reported a temperature of -14.1°C in Reit im Winkel (Chiemgau) on December 26th, indicating that the mild weather was not consistent across all regions in Germany. Snow was recorded in higher mountain regions around Christmas, further highlighting the varying weather conditions.
Despite the lower than average rainfall, specific stations in Bergisches Land recorded higher amounts. For instance, the Kläranlage in Solingen-Unterburg recorded 114 liters, with an average of 147 liters, and the wettest measuring station was in Wuppertal-Ronsdorf, with 162 liters.
The DWD also reported a rollercoaster of temperatures, with swings between spring-like weather and frost. On December 18th, Mühlheim recorded a temperature of 16.5°C, a stark contrast to the cold temperatures reported later in the month.
Records from the Wupperverband show the rainfall data for December in the Bergisches Land region. At the Wuppertal measuring station Kläranlage Buchenhofen, 93 liters fell, while at the Große Dhünn-Talsperre in Dabringhausen, 102 liters were recorded. On December 22nd, 21 liters of rain fell in Lindscheid.
The specific reason why December 2025 in Bergisches Land was relatively wet but mild compared to other regions is not directly detailed in the available information. However, based on general climatological understanding for this region in Germany, the mild temperatures could be a result of maritime influence from the nearby North Sea, which tends to moderate winter temperatures, preventing extreme cold while promoting precipitation.
In summary, the December 2025 weather in Bergisches Land was likely influenced by Atlantic maritime air, resulting in mild but wet conditions, typical for the region’s winter climate. For precise data, regional meteorological reports from German weather services for that month would be needed.
- The unusual mild and wet winter conditions in Bergisches Land in 2025 might be connected to the environmental science concept of maritime influence, as this region's climate is often affected by the nearby North Sea.
- The precipitation pattern in December 2025, with more rainfall in Bergisches Land compared to other German regions, could be a result of the region's science and environmental-science characteristics, such as its proximity to the North Sea, which typically contributes to higher precipitation and milder winter temperatures.
