December weather forecastKönigslutter am Elm, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Königslutter am Elm, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.1°C (34°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

Königslutter am Elm's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 8.2°C (46.8°F) in November to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). December notes an average low temperature of 1.1°C (34°F), subtly down from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Königslutter am Elm, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Königslutter am Elm, Germany, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Königslutter am Elm, Germany, there are 154 rainfall days, and 346mm (13.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Königslutter am Elm, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 33mm (1.3") of snow. In Königslutter am Elm, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Königslutter am Elm, Germany, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Königslutter am Elm, Germany, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:13 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Königslutter am Elm are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Königslutter am Elm, in December, the average high-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.1°C (34°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In December, in Königslutter am Elm, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Königslutter am Elm, Germany, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Königslutter am Elm.

In Königslutter am Elm, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 48min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:26 and sunset at 16:13 CET.

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

In Königslutter am Elm, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Königslutter am Elm.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Königslutter am Elm, Germany, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.2°C

4.4°C

2.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.7km/h

17.9km/h

17km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.1

12.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 4.4°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 (2.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 33mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Königslutter am Elm, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Königslutter am Elm, 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
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Königslutter am Elm, Germany

Average visibility in December: 9km

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