December weather forecastEssen, Germany

December

Weather in December

December presents Essen in full winter glory, with freezing temperatures and the return of snowfall to 7mm (0.28"), after an absence of 8 months. Despite the chill, the holiday spirit fills the air, making it a magical time to visit Essen. A thick layer of snow blankets the city, creating a winter wonderland, during the shortest days of the year. The residents of Essen patiently wait for the New Year, looking forward to another cycle of varying weather patterns.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Essen's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F) to a cold 5.7°C (42.3°F). Essen, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at a still wintry 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Essen. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.2 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, in Essen, there are 11.1 snowfall days, and 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Essen 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Essen, is 5.7°C (42.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).

The most humid month in Essen, Germany, is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

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

The month with the most rainfall in Essen, Germany, is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

In Essen, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Essen, Germany. Throughout December, in the average 3.2 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Essen is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Essen is 7h and 56min.

On the first day of December in Essen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Essen.

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

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

In Essen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.2°C

5.7°C

4.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.9km/h

17.4km/h

16.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.7

15.8

16.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Essen, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Essen, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Essen, 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 months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Essen, Germany

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Essen, Germany

Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Essen, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Essen, 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
Essen, Germany

Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Essen, Germany

Average visibility in December: 9km

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