December weather forecastOberkirchen, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Oberkirchen, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 0.1°C (32.2°F) and 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F) in November to a wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F). An average low-temperature of 0.1°C (32.2°F) characterizes Oberkirchen's December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 92%, December is the most humid month in Oberkirchen, Germany.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Oberkirchen is December, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Oberkirchen. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 99mm (3.9") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Oberkirchen, Germany, is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Oberkirchen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Oberkirchen. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Oberkirchen, records 4.3°C (39.7°F), while the low-temperature is 0.1°C (32.2°F).

December is the most humid month in Oberkirchen, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In Oberkirchen, Germany, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 78mm (3.07") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout December, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.1 days and typically aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 99mm (3.9") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.

In Oberkirchen, Germany, the average day length in December is 8h and 14min.

On the first day of December in Oberkirchen, sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 16:41 CET.

With an average of 2.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Oberkirchen.

In Oberkirchen, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Oberkirchen are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Oberkirchen is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 78mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (78mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 99mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (99mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Oberkirchen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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