December weather forecastGillenfeld, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gillenfeld, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

Gillenfeld observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 7.8°C (46°F) to a cold 4.6°C (40.3°F). Gillenfeld marks an average drop to a still icy 0.3°C (32.5°F) during nighttime in December, following the high of the day.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months in Gillenfeld.

Rainfall

In Gillenfeld, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gillenfeld, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.3 days and collects up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gillenfeld. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 12mm (0.47") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gillenfeld, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gillenfeld, with an average of 3.4h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F) and a low-temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

In Gillenfeld, Germany, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 12mm (0.47") of accumulated snow.

In Gillenfeld, Germany, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 12mm (0.47") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Gillenfeld, Germany, is 8h and 9min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gillenfeld, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Gillenfeld, Germany, is 3.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gillenfeld is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (13mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (19.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gillenfeld, 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 36).

Average visibility in December
Gillenfeld, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, November and December (7km).