December weather forecastBensberg, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Bensberg, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a frosty 8.9°C (48°F) in November to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). During December, Bensberg's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bensberg, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 43mm (1.69") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 154mm (6.06") 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 the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Bensberg, is 5.5°C (41.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 1.2°C (34.2°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In Bensberg, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, in Bensberg, Germany, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.2°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°C).

Average pressure in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 43mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Bensberg, 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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Bensberg, 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
Bensberg, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Bensberg, 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).