December weather forecastOberhausen, Germany

December

Weather in December

Rounding out the year, December takes Oberhausen back to winter attire. It plays out much colder than November, with temperatures fluctuating from 2.1°C (35.8°F) to 5.9°C (42.6°F). With an increase in rainfall to 22mm (0.87") and approximately nine days of snowfall, it’s time for Oberhausen to embrace the winter spirit. The snow-covered city landscape and festively decorated streets induce a festive mood throughout Oberhausen, drawing locals and visitors to the city's spectacular Christmas markets.

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F) in November to a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F) is maintained in Oberhausen during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oberhausen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.7 days and collects up to 211mm (8.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oberhausen, Germany, are January through March, November and December. In Oberhausen, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. In Oberhausen, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oberhausen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) and a low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Oberhausen, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Oberhausen, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 7h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:33 CET.

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

In Oberhausen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Oberhausen, 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 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
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Oberhausen, 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
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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