December weather forecastMinden, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Minden, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.7°C (40.5°F) and min 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F) to a cold 4.7°C (40.5°F). Minden's nocturnal readings in December exhibit minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, averaging at a still wintry 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Minden. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Minden. Snow falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 50mm (1.97") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Minden. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Minden, is 4.7°C (40.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

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

December is the month with the most rainfall in Minden. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

In Minden, Germany, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 50mm (1.97") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 7h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 16:21 CET.

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

In Minden, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

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

In Minden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.4°C

4.7°C

3.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.1km/h

18km/h

17.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.8

9.5

11.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Minden, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 4.7°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 (3.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.2°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 (-0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Minden, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Minden, Germany

Average wind speed in December: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Minden, Germany

Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Minden, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Minden, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minden, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Minden, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Minden, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minden, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Minden, 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 38).

Average visibility in December
Minden, 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).