December weather forecastDarmstadt, Germany

December

Weather in December

December in Darmstadt marks the advent of winters. Shorter daylight hours contribute to the waning temperatures, leading to cold and often gloomy weather. However, this month capably sets the tone for the holidays, with snowfall becoming common, painting the city in white. In December, the temperatures record between 0.8°C (33.4°F) and 5°C (41°F). Transitioning into January, the weather becomes even colder, reaching the peak of winter chill.

Temperature

December in Darmstadt is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F) in November to a wintry 5°C (41°F). Darmstadt notes a consistent average low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Darmstadt, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.1 rainfall days, and 213mm (8.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Darmstadt. In Darmstadt, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow. Throughout the year, in Darmstadt, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 75mm (2.95") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Darmstadt. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Darmstadt, the average high-temperature is 5°C (41°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Darmstadt is 86%.

In Darmstadt, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

In Darmstadt, Germany, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Darmstadt, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Darmstadt is 3.8h.

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

In Darmstadt, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.8°C

5°C

3.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.4km/h

13km/h

12.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.6

15.3

15.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Darmstadt, 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 July and August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 19mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Darmstadt, 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
Darmstadt, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Darmstadt, Germany

Average visibility in December: 8km

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