December weather forecast
Heidelberg, Germany

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Weather in December

In December, winter is in full throttle in Heidelberg. The city, swirling under the snowfall, echoes with holiday festivity and twinkling lights. After a couple of months of steady temperature fall, December brings a winter wonder with snowfall increasing significantly. The coldest time of the day sees the mercury dipping to 1.1°C (34°F), and the city receives a generous snowfall of 44mm (1.73"). As winter scenery takes a final bow, Heidelberg turns into a magical city, celebrating the season and preparing to welcome another climatic cycle with January.

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 9.1°C (48.4°F) to a wintry 5.5°C (41.9°F). Heidelberg, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of 1.1°C (34°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

In Heidelberg, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Heidelberg, Germany, in December, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Heidelberg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 434mm (17.09") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Heidelberg. December is the month with the most snowfall in Heidelberg. Snow falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 44mm (1.73") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Heidelberg.
On the first day of December in Heidelberg, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Heidelberg in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 1.1°C (34°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Heidelberg?

In Heidelberg, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Heidelberg in December?

In December, in Heidelberg, Germany, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Heidelberg?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Heidelberg, Germany. Snow falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 44mm (1.73") of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Heidelberg?

In Heidelberg, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 44mm (1.73") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Heidelberg?

December has the shortest days of the year in Heidelberg, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Heidelberg have in December?

In Heidelberg, the average day length in December is 8h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Heidelberg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:36 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Heidelberg?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Heidelberg.

How long on average sun shines in December in Heidelberg?

The average sunshine duration in December in Heidelberg, Germany, is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Heidelberg?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Heidelberg?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Heidelberg is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average temperature in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average pressure in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average wind speed in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average humidity in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average rainfall in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average rainfall days in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average snowfall in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average snowfall in December: 44mm

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average snowfall days in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average sunshine days in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Heidelberg, Germany

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Heidelberg, Germany

Average cloud cover in December - Heidelberg, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Heidelberg, Germany

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

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

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