December weather forecastNieheim, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nieheim, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.5°C (40.1°F) and min 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) in November to an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F). During December, Nieheim's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month in Nieheim.

Rainfall

In Nieheim, during December, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nieheim, Germany, there are 182.5 rainfall days, and 517mm (20.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nieheim, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of snow. In Nieheim, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 249mm (9.8") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Nieheim, Germany, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nieheim, Germany, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Nieheim in December has an average high-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F).

With an average relative humidity of 90%, December is the most humid month in Nieheim.

The average relative humidity in December in Nieheim, Germany, is 90%.

In Nieheim, in December, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In Nieheim, Germany, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 62mm (2.44") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length is 7h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of the month, in Nieheim, Germany, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:22 CET.

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

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Nieheim are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Nieheim is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (74mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 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
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.2 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Nieheim, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (7km).