December weather forecastOdenthal, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Odenthal, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.2°C (34.2°F) and max 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a frosty 8.9°C (48°F) in November to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). December nights experience a minor temperature downturn to a still icy 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Odenthal are January through April, November and December. In Odenthal, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 43mm (1.69") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 154mm (6.06") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 5.5°C (41.9°F) and the low-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In Odenthal, in December, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.

In Odenthal, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 43mm (1.69") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 0min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:34 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°C).

Average pressure in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 43mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Odenthal, 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
Odenthal, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Odenthal, 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).