December weather forecastFriesenrath, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Friesenrath, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.6°C (42.1°F) and 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Temperature

Friesenrath in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 9.2°C (48.6°F) to an icy 5.6°C (42.1°F). December in Friesenrath is characterized by a steady nighttime low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Friesenrath, during December, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. In Friesenrath, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.9 days and collects up to 514mm (20.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Friesenrath, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 156mm (6.14") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Friesenrath, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of December, in Friesenrath, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Friesenrath, is 5.6°C (42.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 1.7°C (35.1°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Friesenrath.

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

In Friesenrath, Germany, in December, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation.

In Friesenrath, Germany, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 39mm (1.54") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Friesenrath, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 4min.

On the first day of December in Friesenrath, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:40 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Friesenrath is December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

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

In Friesenrath, Germany, 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
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Friesenrath, 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 (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Friesenrath, 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
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Friesenrath, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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