December weather forecastElten, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Elten, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 2.5°C (36.5°F) and 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F) to a cold 5.6°C (42.1°F). The month of December in Elten shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Elten is December, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Elten. In Elten, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 19mm (0.75") of snow is typically accumulated. In Elten, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.1 days and aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of December, in Elten, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Elten, Germany, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elten. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Elten, 5.6°C (42.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 2.5°C (36.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

December is the most humid month in Elten, Germany, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

The average relative humidity in December in Elten, Germany, is 89%.

The month with the most rainfall in Elten is December, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

In Elten, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.

In Elten, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 19mm (0.75") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Elten, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In Elten, the average day length in December is 7h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Elten, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In Elten, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 19mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Elten, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Elten, 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
Elten, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Elten, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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