December weather forecastHordel, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hordel, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between max 5.5°C (41.9°F) and min 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F) in November to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). Hordel's nocturnal average in December closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a still icy 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hordel, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 50mm (1.97") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.7 snowfall days, and 172mm (6.77") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 1.6°C (34.9°F) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.

In Hordel, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

In Hordel, in December, during 16.7 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 50mm (1.97") of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 7h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In Hordel, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (59mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Hordel, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hordel, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hordel, 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
Hordel, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Hordel, 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).