December weather forecastForchheim, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Forchheim, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and an average low of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Temperature

A mild drop in Forchheim's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a frosty 7.8°C (46°F) in November to an icy 4.1°C (39.4°F). Forchheim encounters a negligible difference from daytime peaks throughout the December nights, with a low-temperature average of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Forchheim is 87%.

Rainfall

In Forchheim, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 341mm (13.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forchheim, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of snow. In Forchheim, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 195mm (7.68") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:17. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:25 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Forchheim in December has an average high-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Forchheim, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 45mm (1.77") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 13min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 16:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:25 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Forchheim, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°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 (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (66mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Forchheim, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Forchheim, 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).