December weather forecastAlsdorf, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alsdorf, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and an average high of 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

Alsdorf, Germany, in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F) to a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F). Alsdorf observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) during December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Alsdorf, in December, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.5 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Alsdorf, Germany, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alsdorf, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 156mm (6.14") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Alsdorf in December has an average high-temperature of 5.6°C (42.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In December, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Alsdorf, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 39mm (1.54") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In Alsdorf, the average day length in December is 8h and 2min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, in Alsdorf, Germany, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Alsdorf, Germany.

The average sunshine duration in December in Alsdorf, Germany, is 3.9h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Alsdorf, 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
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Alsdorf, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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