December weather forecastMessinghausen, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Messinghausen, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min -0.7°C (30.7°F) and max 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Messinghausen's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's chilly 6.6°C (43.9°F) to a wintry 3.4°C (38.1°F). Messinghausen encounters a negligible difference from daytime peaks throughout the December nights, with a low-temperature average of -0.7°C (30.7°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months in Messinghausen, Germany.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Messinghausen, Germany. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Messinghausen. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 246mm (9.69") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Messinghausen are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Messinghausen in December has an average high-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F) and an average low-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Messinghausen are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In Messinghausen, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

The month with the most rainfall in Messinghausen is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

In Messinghausen, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 246mm (9.69") of snow.

In Messinghausen, in December, snow falls for 16.6 days, with typically accumulated 246mm (9.69") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Messinghausen, Germany, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.

In Messinghausen, the average day length in December is 7h and 57min.

On the first day of December in Messinghausen, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:26 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Messinghausen, Germany, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 3.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 246mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (246mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April, September and October (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Messinghausen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).