December weather forecastBalve, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Balve, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.7°C (40.5°F) and an average low of 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to an icy 4.7°C (40.5°F). Nights in Balve during December maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a still wintry 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months in Balve, Germany.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Balve are January through May, October through December. In Balve, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 381mm (15") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Balve, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Balve, Germany, is 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 4.7°C (40.5°F) and the low-temperature is 0.9°C (33.6°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Balve, Germany.

In Balve, Germany, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Balve. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

In Balve, Germany, in December, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Balve, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 102mm (4.02") of snow is accumulated.

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

In Balve, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 58min.

On the first day of December in Balve, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:30 CET.

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Balve.

In Balve, the average sunshine duration in December 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index in Balve is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 76mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (76mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 102mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (116mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Balve, Germany

  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Balve, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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