December weather forecastMaintal, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Maintal, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.5°C (32.9°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) to an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F). In Maintal, December is characterized by an average low-temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Maintal, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 293mm (11.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Maintal, Germany, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maintal, Germany, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 91mm (3.58") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Maintal, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Maintal, Germany, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Maintal experiences an average high-temperature of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a low-temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, December is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in December in Maintal is 88%.

In Maintal, Germany, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

In Maintal, Germany, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Maintal is 8h and 8min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 16:32 CET.

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

In Maintal, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

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

Average snowfall days in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Maintal, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maintal, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and December (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Maintal, 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
Maintal, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

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

Average visibility in December
Maintal, 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).