December weather forecastGotha, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Gotha, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.8°C (38.8°F) and -0.3°C (31.5°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to an icy 3.8°C (38.8°F). Gotha experiences a minimal drop from daytime high temperatures, recording an average low-temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gotha is 87%.

Rainfall

In Gotha, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gotha, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 216mm (8.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gotha, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated. In Gotha, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.5 days and aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:14. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:20 CET.

Sunshine

In Gotha, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gotha. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Gotha experiences an average high-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and a low-temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In Gotha, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gotha, Germany, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Gotha is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:14. On the last day of the month, in Gotha, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:20 CET.

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

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gotha, 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
Gotha, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gotha, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gotha, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Gotha, 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).