December weather forecastMerkers, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Merkers, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.5°C (38.3°F) and -0.5°C (31.1°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 3.5°C (38.3°F) from a frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F). Merkers sustains an average of approximately a subzero cold -0.5°C (31.1°F) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Merkers, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Merkers, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In Merkers, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 406mm (15.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Merkers. In Merkers, Germany, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 54mm (2.13") of snow. Throughout the year, in Merkers, there are 34.8 snowfall days, and 235mm (9.25") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:17. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:23 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Merkers, the average high-temperature is 3.5°C (38.3°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.5°C (31.1°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Merkers, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Merkers, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 54mm (2.13") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In Merkers, the average day length in December is 8h and 2min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 16:23 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 54mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (70mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Merkers, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Merkers, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).