December weather forecastKapfenberg, Austria
December
Weather in December
December in Kapfenberg brings back the pristine beauty of winter, the temperatures dropping further between -4.9°C (23.2°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F). The city records 39mm (1.54") of rain, but it is the 117mm (4.61") of snowfall that truly dominates. With daylight reduced to 8.5 hours, the city sparkles with festive lights, mirroring the beauty of the short-lived sunshine hours of 5. Though the cold wind often adds to the winter chill, the festive spirit of Kapfenberg makes December a month full of cheer.Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F) in November to an icy 1.2°C (34.2°F). Kapfenberg's temperature tends to fall to an average low of -4.9°C (23.2°F) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Kapfenberg. In Kapfenberg, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of snow. Throughout the year, in Kapfenberg, there are 55 snowfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kapfenberg.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 16:17 CET.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Kapfenberg is 5h.UV index
In Kapfenberg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average high temperature in December: 1.2°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average rainfall in December: 39mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (111mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (39mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average snowfall in December: 117mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (190mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Kapfenberg, Austria
- Average visibility in December: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and August (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (6km).
