December weather forecastAhlten, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ahlten, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.7°C (40.5°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F) in November to a cold 4.7°C (40.5°F). Ahlten documents a consistent average low-temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F) at night during December.

Humidity

In Ahlten, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Ahlten, in December, during 15.4 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.3 rainfall days, and 410mm (16.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ahlten, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.8 snowfall days, and 136mm (5.35") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:10. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:16 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Ahlten in December has an average high-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In December, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ahlten, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 33mm (1.3") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Ahlten is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In Ahlten, the average day length in December is 7h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:16 CET.

January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Ahlten, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 33mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Ahlten, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).