December weather forecastHesselte, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hesselte, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 5.3°C (41.5°F) and 2°C (35.6°F).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to a cold 5.3°C (41.5°F). Hesselte documents a consistent average low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) at night during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Hesselte.

Rainfall

In Hesselte, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 391mm (15.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hesselte, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 22mm (0.87") of snow is typically accumulated. In Hesselte, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.5 days and aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of December, in Hesselte, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hesselte.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hesselte are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Hesselte experiences an average high-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).

The most humid month in Hesselte is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Hesselte, Germany, in December, during 14.2 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Hesselte, Germany, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 22mm (0.87") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hesselte, Germany.

The average day length in December is 7h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, in Hesselte, sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Hesselte, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.3°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 (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 19.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hesselte, 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
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Hesselte, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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