December weather forecastEssel, Germany
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Essel, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.1°C (41.2°F) and min 1.2°C (34.2°F).Temperature
With the arrival of December, Essel experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to a wintry 5.1°C (41.2°F). Essel's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still icy 1.2°C (34.2°F).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Essel, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 335mm (13.19") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Essel, Germany. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 43mm (1.69") of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:10. On the last day of December, in Essel, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:16 CET.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Essel, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Essel, Germany
- Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Essel, Germany
- Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Essel, Germany
- Average wind speed in December: 17.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Essel, Germany
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Essel, Germany
- Average rainfall in December: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Essel, Germany
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).
Average snowfall in December
Essel, Germany
- Average snowfall in December: 43mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (43mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Essel, Germany
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Essel, Germany
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Essel, Germany
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Essel, 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
Essel, 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
Essel, Germany
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).
