December weather forecastEffelsberg, Germany
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Effelsberg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.1°C (41.2°F) and min 0.9°C (33.6°F).Temperature
A mild drop in Effelsberg's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to an icy 5.1°C (41.2°F). December nights cool to an average low-temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 197.5 rainfall days, and 570mm (22.44") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of snow is accumulated. In Effelsberg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 242mm (9.53") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:31. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:38 CET.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 0.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average wind speed in December: 14.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average rainfall in December: 53mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average rainfall days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average snowfall in December: 60mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (75mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Effelsberg, 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
Effelsberg, Germany
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September, October, November and December (8km).
