December weather forecastBasthorst, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Basthorst, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and 1.1°C (34°F).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 7.8°C (46°F) in November to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F). Throughout December, Basthorst reports a steady low-temperature average of 1.1°C (34°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Basthorst, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.6 rainfall days, and 487mm (19.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Basthorst. Snow falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 50mm (1.97") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of December, in Basthorst, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:08 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Basthorst.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Basthorst are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Basthorst, is 4.2°C (39.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 1.1°C (34°F).

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

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

In Basthorst, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Basthorst, Germany, is December, when snow falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

In Basthorst, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 50mm (1.97") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Basthorst, Germany, is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Basthorst is 7h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of the month, in Basthorst, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:08 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Basthorst are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Basthorst, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Basthorst, 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
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Basthorst, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Basthorst, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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