December weather forecastBüttgen, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Büttgen, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.3°C (36.1°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from 9.7°C (49.5°F) in November to a still chilly 6.1°C (43°F). The temperature during December nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Büttgen is December, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Büttgen. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 44mm (1.73") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.6 snowfall days, and 160mm (6.3") 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 08:16 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of December, in Büttgen, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Büttgen, with an average of 3.7h 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Büttgen are 6.1°C (43°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Büttgen are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Büttgen is 86%.

The month with the most rainfall in Büttgen is December, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In Büttgen, in December, during 16.8 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Büttgen, Germany, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Büttgen is 7h and 59min.

On the first day of December in Büttgen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Büttgen, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

In Büttgen, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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

In Büttgen, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Büttgen, 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
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April and September (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 44mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (55mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Büttgen, 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 42min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Büttgen, 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
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Büttgen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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