December weather forecastNienstedten, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Nienstedten, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 1.1°C (34°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) from a frosty 8°C (46.4°F). Nighttime readings during December register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a still icy 1.1°C (34°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Nienstedten, in December, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Nienstedten, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 343mm (13.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nienstedten are January through April, November and December. In Nienstedten, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Nienstedten, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 1.1°C (34°F) respectively.

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

The average relative humidity in December in Nienstedten is 90%.

In Nienstedten, in December, during 14.7 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Nienstedten, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nienstedten, Germany.

In Nienstedten, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 16:05. On the last day of the month, in Nienstedten, Germany, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 16:10 CET.

With an average of 3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

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

In Nienstedten, Germany, 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
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 28mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Nienstedten, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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