December weather forecastEspelkamp, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Espelkamp, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 5.1°C (41.2°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) to a wintry 5.1°C (41.2°F). Espelkamp observes a consistent average low-temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F) throughout December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Espelkamp, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Espelkamp, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 199mm (7.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Espelkamp. In Espelkamp, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow. Throughout the year, in Espelkamp, Germany, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 61mm (2.4") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Espelkamp, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Espelkamp are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Espelkamp, the average high-temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.4°C (34.5°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Espelkamp, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 15mm (0.59") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Espelkamp, Germany.

In Espelkamp, the average day length in December is 7h and 47min.

On the first day of December in Espelkamp, Germany, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Espelkamp, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

In Espelkamp, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Espelkamp is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-0.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (23mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Espelkamp, 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
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Espelkamp, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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