December weather forecastMechtersen, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mechtersen, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.1°C (34°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a chilly 7.9°C (46.2°F) in November to a wintry 4.4°C (39.9°F). Throughout December, Mechtersen records a steady low-temperature average of 1.1°C (34°F), a minor decrease from its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mechtersen, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 448mm (17.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mechtersen, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 43mm (1.69") of snow is typically accumulated. In Mechtersen, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Mechtersen in December has an average high-temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 1.1°C (34°F).

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

In Mechtersen, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Mechtersen, Germany, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Mechtersen, Germany, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.

In Mechtersen, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mechtersen, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 43mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (44mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 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
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mechtersen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mechtersen, 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
Mechtersen, 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 39).

Average visibility in December
Mechtersen, 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).