December weather forecastGeilenkirchen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Geilenkirchen, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.2°C (36°F) and max 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) to a still chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F). A steady low-temperature average of 2.2°C (36°F) is logged during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Geilenkirchen, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Geilenkirchen, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Geilenkirchen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.5 days and collects up to 419mm (16.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Geilenkirchen, Germany, are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Geilenkirchen, there are 13.4 snowfall days, and 113mm (4.45") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Geilenkirchen is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of December, in Geilenkirchen, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Geilenkirchen, Germany. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Geilenkirchen, is 6.3°C (43.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.2°C (36°F).

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

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

In December, in Geilenkirchen, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Geilenkirchen, Germany, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Geilenkirchen, Germany, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In Geilenkirchen, Germany, the average day length in December is 8h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, in Geilenkirchen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Geilenkirchen, Germany.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Geilenkirchen, Germany, is 3.7h.

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

In Geilenkirchen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

9.6°C

6.3°C

5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.1km/h

18.8km/h

17.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.5

11.9

13.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average wind speed in December: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 33mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Geilenkirchen, 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
Geilenkirchen, Germany

Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Geilenkirchen, 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).