December weather forecastFrechen, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frechen, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and an average high of 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from 9.7°C (49.5°F) in November to a still chilly 6.1°C (43°F). Frechen's nighttime temperature in December experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Frechen are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Frechen, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Frechen, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.6 days and collects up to 110mm (4.33") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Frechen. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, in Frechen, there are 9.6 snowfall days, and 21mm (0.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Frechen, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Frechen.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Frechen. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 6.1°C (43°F) and 2.1°C (35.8°F) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In Frechen, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Frechen, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Frechen, Germany. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Frechen.

The average day length in December in Frechen, Germany, is 8h and 1min.

On the first day of December in Frechen, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Frechen, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.1°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 (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (12mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Frechen, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frechen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (18.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Frechen, 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
Frechen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Frechen, 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).