December weather forecast
Cuxhaven, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cuxhaven, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to an icy 5.5°C (41.9°F). Cuxhaven's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a still wintry 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Cuxhaven, in December, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cuxhaven are January through April, November and December. In December, in Cuxhaven, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of snow is accumulated. In Cuxhaven, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.3 days and aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of December, in Cuxhaven, Germany, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:13 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 in Cuxhaven are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Cuxhaven during December?
In Cuxhaven, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F).
What is the most humid month in Cuxhaven?
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Cuxhaven, Germany.
What is the average humidity in December in Cuxhaven?
In Cuxhaven, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.
How many days does it rain in December in Cuxhaven?
In Cuxhaven, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Cuxhaven?
In Cuxhaven, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Cuxhaven?
December has the shortest days of the year in Cuxhaven, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Cuxhaven?
The average day length in December in Cuxhaven, Germany, is 7h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cuxhaven?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:43 and sunset at 16:13 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Cuxhaven?
With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Cuxhaven, Germany.
How long on average sun shines in December in Cuxhaven?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Cuxhaven, Germany, is 3.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cuxhaven?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cuxhaven, Germany.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Cuxhaven?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cuxhaven is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average wind speed in December: 26.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (17.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 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
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Cuxhaven, 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
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Cuxhaven, Germany
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).

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