December weather forecast
Hessental, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hessental, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 4.3°C (39.7°F) and an average low of 0.1°C (32.2°F).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F) to a wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F). During December, Hessental's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still icy 0.1°C (32.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hessental, there are 173.3 rainfall days, and 546mm (21.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hessental, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 67mm (2.64") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hessental, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 269mm (10.59") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
The high-temperature during December is 4.3°C (39.7°F) and the low-temperature is 0.1°C (32.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.
How much does it rain in Hessental in December?
In December, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 67mm (2.64") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Hessental have in December?
The average day length in December is 8h and 18min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:32 CET.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine in Hessental are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Hessental have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average snowfall in December: 67mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (84mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hessental, Germany
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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