December weather forecastOchtum, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ochtum, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 5.1°C (41.2°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F) in November to an icy 5.1°C (41.2°F). Ochtum sustains a near constant temperature throughout December, with nighttime averages of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ochtum, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Ochtum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 415mm (16.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ochtum are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated. In Ochtum, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.9 days and aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Ochtum, in December, the average high-temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).

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

In Ochtum, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In Ochtum, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In Ochtum, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 7h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset at 16:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:38 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

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

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

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

In Ochtum, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ochtum, 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
Ochtum, 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 41).

Average visibility in December
Ochtum, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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