December weather forecastHerrstein, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Herrstein, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0°C (32°F) and an average high of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F). Herrstein notes an average temperature descent to 0°C (32°F) in December, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Herrstein. In Herrstein, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 94mm (3.7") of snow is typically accumulated. In Herrstein, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.5 days and aggregates up to 369mm (14.53") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Herrstein, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Herrstein, is 4.2°C (39.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 0°C (32°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months in Herrstein, Germany.

The average relative humidity in December in Herrstein, Germany, is 91%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.

In Herrstein, in December, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation.

In Herrstein, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 94mm (3.7") of snow.

With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Herrstein is 8h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 16:39 CET.

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

In Herrstein, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 94mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (105mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Herrstein, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Herrstein, 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).