December weather forecastRuden, Austria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ruden, Austria, with an average temperature varying between 1.7°C (35.1°F) and -4.1°C (24.6°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F) in November to a cold 1.7°C (35.1°F). In Ruden, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold -4.1°C (24.6°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 983mm (38.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ruden, in December, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 220mm (8.66") of snow. In Ruden, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.4 days and aggregates up to 1343mm (52.87") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ruden, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

Sunshine

In Ruden, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and a low-temperature of -4.1°C (24.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Ruden is 85%.

In Ruden, Austria, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

In Ruden, during December, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Ruden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average high temperature in December: 1.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March, April and May (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average snowfall in December: 220mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (345mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruden, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Ruden, Austria

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July and August (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (6km).