December weather forecastBottrop, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bottrop, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.9°C (42.6°F) and an average low of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F) in November to an icy 5.9°C (42.6°F). During December's nights, Bottrop notes a minor temperature decline, reaching an average of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Bottrop, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bottrop, there are 133.7 rainfall days, and 211mm (8.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bottrop, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. In Bottrop, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bottrop, is 5.9°C (42.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month in Bottrop, Germany.

The average relative humidity in December in Bottrop is 87%.

In Bottrop, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bottrop, Germany, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bottrop.

The average day length in December in Bottrop, Germany, is 7h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Bottrop is 3.4h.

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

In Bottrop, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bottrop, 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
Bottrop, 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 40).

Average visibility in December
Bottrop, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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