December weather forecastHarkerode, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harkerode, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F). Nighttime, during December, brings an average low of 0.3°C (32.5°F), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. In Harkerode, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 343mm (13.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Harkerode, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 40mm (1.57") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 150mm (5.91") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:14 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Harkerode experiences an average high-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low-temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In Harkerode, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Harkerode, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Harkerode is 7h and 54min.

On the first day of December in Harkerode, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:14 CET.

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Harkerode, Germany.

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

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

In Harkerode, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (44mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Harkerode, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).