December weather forecastGottenheim, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gottenheim, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F). December nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a freezing cold -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Humidity

In Gottenheim, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Gottenheim, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. In Gottenheim, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 245mm (9.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gottenheim are January through April, November and December. In Gottenheim, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gottenheim, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 77mm (3.03") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of December, in Gottenheim, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Gottenheim, is 4.5°C (40.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to -0.5°C (31.1°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Gottenheim, Germany, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gottenheim, Germany, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Gottenheim is 8h and 27min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, in Gottenheim, Germany, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gottenheim, Germany, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gottenheim is 4.4h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gottenheim.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°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 (3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gottenheim, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Gottenheim, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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