December weather forecastDormagen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Dormagen, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.9°C (35.4°F) and max 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a chilly 9.7°C (49.5°F) in November to a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F). A mean low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F) is a distinguishing feature of December, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Dormagen is December, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of snow is accumulated. In Dormagen, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:35 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Dormagen, records 5.9°C (42.6°F), while the low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F).

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

In December, the average relative humidity in Dormagen, Germany, is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall in Dormagen is December, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

In Dormagen, in December, during 17.6 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 0min.

On the first day of December in Dormagen, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Dormagen is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

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

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°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 (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dormagen, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 42mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Dormagen, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dormagen, 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
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Dormagen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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