December weather forecastHoffenheim, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hoffenheim, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.8°C (33.4°F) and max 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F) from a chilly 9°C (48.2°F). Hoffenheim, during December nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 0.8°C (33.4°F) from the day's heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.7 rainfall days, and 326mm (12.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Hoffenheim. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Hoffenheim during December is 5.5°C (41.9°F) and the low-temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Hoffenheim, Germany, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Hoffenheim. Snow falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 30mm (1.18") of snow.

In Hoffenheim, Germany, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 30mm (1.18") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Hoffenheim, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

In Hoffenheim, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Hoffenheim, 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 (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 30mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hoffenheim, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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