December weather forecast
Gifhorn, Germany

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gifhorn, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Gifhorn's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F) to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F). In December, Gifhorn's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Gifhorn, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gifhorn, Germany, there are 186.2 rainfall days, and 493mm (19.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gifhorn, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 62mm (2.44") of snow is typically accumulated. In Gifhorn, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 203mm (7.99") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:13 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Gifhorn?

Gifhorn in December has an average high-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Gifhorn?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gifhorn?

In Gifhorn, during December, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gifhorn in December?

In Gifhorn, Germany, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 62mm (2.44") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gifhorn?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gifhorn, Germany, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gifhorn?

The average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gifhorn?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, in Gifhorn, Germany, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:13 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gifhorn?

The month with the least sunshine in Gifhorn is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gifhorn have in December?

In Gifhorn, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gifhorn?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gifhorn is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average temperature in December - Gifhorn, 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 (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average pressure in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average wind speed in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average humidity in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average rainfall in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average rainfall days in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average snowfall in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average snowfall in December: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (66mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average snowfall days in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Gifhorn, Germany

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 5min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average sunshine days in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average UV index in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average cloud cover in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Gifhorn, Germany

Average visibility in December - Gifhorn, Germany
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

Gifhorn, Germany

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