December weather forecastMetelen, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Metelen, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 1.9°C (35.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F) in November to a cold 5.2°C (41.4°F). Metelen, in December, registers an average low temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Metelen, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In December, in Metelen, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout December, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Metelen, there are 196.8 rainfall days, and 528mm (20.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Metelen. In Metelen, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 28mm (1.1") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Metelen, Germany, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 120mm (4.72") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:28 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Metelen is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Metelen, Germany. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Metelen, is 5.2°C (41.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 1.9°C (35.4°F).

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month in Metelen, Germany.

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

In Metelen, in December, during 16.8 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Metelen, Germany, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 28mm (1.1") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Metelen, Germany.

The average day length in December is 7h and 49min.

On the first day of December in Metelen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 16:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset at 16:28 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Metelen, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 28mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (43mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Metelen, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and April (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Metelen, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Metelen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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