December weather forecastHolzminden, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holzminden, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 0.8°C (33.4°F) and 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's frosty 8°C (46.4°F) to a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F). The temperature in Holzminden during December nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Holzminden are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Holzminden, in December, during 16 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Holzminden, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 469mm (18.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Holzminden are January through April, November and December. In Holzminden, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 45mm (1.77") of snow is typically accumulated. In Holzminden, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.2 days and aggregates up to 176mm (6.93") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min 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 16:15. On the last day of December, in Holzminden, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Holzminden is December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 4.6°C (40.3°F) and the low-temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Holzminden.

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In December, in Holzminden, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Holzminden, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 45mm (1.77") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 53min.

On the first day of December in Holzminden, sunrise is at 08:07 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Holzminden is December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

In Holzminden, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Holzminden is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.1 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Holzminden, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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