December weather forecastFriedrichsruh, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Friedrichsruh, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.3°C (39.7°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 7.8°C (46°F) to an icy 4.3°C (39.7°F). December nights in Friedrichsruh register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a still wintry 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Friedrichsruh, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.4 rainfall days, and 461mm (18.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Friedrichsruh, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.3 snowfall days, and 123mm (4.84") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Friedrichsruh is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:08 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F) and a low-temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity in Friedrichsruh, Germany, is 90%.

In December, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Friedrichsruh, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In Friedrichsruh, the average day length in December is 7h and 34min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:08 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

In Friedrichsruh, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

In Friedrichsruh, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 34mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Friedrichsruh, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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