December weather forecastEllwangen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ellwangen, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.8°C (30.6°F) and 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Ellwangen records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F) to a cold 3.6°C (38.5°F). With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, Ellwangen reaches an average low of -0.8°C (30.6°F) during the December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ellwangen, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ellwangen, Germany, there are 183.4 rainfall days, and 667mm (26.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ellwangen, during December, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of snow. In Ellwangen, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.2 days and aggregates up to 494mm (19.45") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ellwangen is 3.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Ellwangen, 3.6°C (38.5°F) is the average high-temperature and -0.8°C (30.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

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

In Ellwangen, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.

In Ellwangen, Germany, in December, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 130mm (5.12") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Ellwangen is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

In Ellwangen, the average day length in December is 8h and 19min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (35mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 130mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Ellwangen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).