December weather forecastMerdingen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Merdingen, Germany, with an average temperature varying between -0.5°C (31.1°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). Nighttime readings in Merdingen during December register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a subzero cold -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Merdingen, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Merdingen, there are 114.5 rainfall days, and 245mm (9.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Merdingen, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 77mm (3.03") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Merdingen, is 4.5°C (40.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to -0.5°C (31.1°F).

In Merdingen, Germany, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In December, in Merdingen, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Merdingen, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Merdingen is 8h and 27min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 16:38. On the last day of the month, in Merdingen, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December in Merdingen is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Merdingen, Germany, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Merdingen, Germany, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Merdingen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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