December weather forecastGiesen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Giesen, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 8.1°C (46.6°F) in November to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). Nighttime temperatures record an average of 0.8°C (33.4°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Giesen are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Giesen, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Giesen, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 355mm (13.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Giesen, Germany, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 39mm (1.54") of snow. In Giesen, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.6 days and aggregates up to 138mm (5.43") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Giesen is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Giesen experiences an average high-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Giesen, Germany.

The average relative humidity in December in Giesen, Germany, is 88%.

In Giesen, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Giesen, Germany, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 39mm (1.54") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Giesen, the average day length in December is 7h and 49min.

On the first day of December in Giesen, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Giesen is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In Giesen, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Giesen, Germany.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Giesen, Germany, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°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 (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 39mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (46mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Giesen, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Giesen, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Giesen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Giesen, 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).