December weather forecastNierstein, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nierstein, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5°C (41°F) and an average low of 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Temperature

Nierstein's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F) in November to a wintry 5°C (41°F). Nierstein logs an average low-temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F) during the nights of December, subtly lower than its daytime highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Nierstein, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Nierstein, Germany, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nierstein, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 366mm (14.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nierstein are January through April, November and December. In December, in Nierstein, Germany, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated. In Nierstein, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.5 days and aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Nierstein, 5°C (41°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.9°C (33.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Nierstein, Germany, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, in Nierstein, Germany, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Nierstein, Germany, is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Nierstein is 8h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Nierstein, Germany, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In Nierstein, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 38mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Nierstein, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Nierstein, 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).