December weather forecastHerscheid, Germany

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

In Herscheid, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F) in November to an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F). Herscheid encounters an average temperature dip to 0.3°C (32.5°F) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

The most humid month in Herscheid is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 73mm (2.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Herscheid, Germany, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of snow. In Herscheid, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.4 days and aggregates up to 536mm (21.1") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Herscheid, Germany, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Herscheid vary between a high-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low-temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

The month with the most rainfall in Herscheid is December, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation.

In Herscheid, Germany, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Herscheid, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 125mm (4.92") of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Herscheid.

In Herscheid, the average day length in December is 7h and 59min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Herscheid, Germany.

In Herscheid, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Herscheid, Germany.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 125mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (143mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Herscheid, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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