December weather forecastHemeln, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hemeln, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4°C (39.2°F) and -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to a cold 4°C (39.2°F). Hemeln experiences an average nighttime temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F) in December, reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak.

Humidity

In Hemeln, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Hemeln, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.5 rainfall days, and 415mm (16.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Hemeln, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 59mm (2.32") of snow is typically accumulated. In Hemeln, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.9 days and aggregates up to 218mm (8.58") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hemeln, is 4°C (39.2°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.4°C (31.3°F).

In Hemeln, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In Hemeln, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

In Hemeln, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 59mm (2.32") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

In Hemeln, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 59mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (65mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hemeln, 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: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Hemeln, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Hemeln, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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