December weather forecastOlpe, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Olpe, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 0.2°C (32.4°F) and 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a chilly 7.6°C (45.7°F) in November to a cold 4.3°C (39.7°F). Olpe's nights throughout December are marked by an average low temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F), a minor drop from the day's high.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Olpe, Germany, are January through April, October through December. In Olpe, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 127mm (5") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olpe, there are 40.1 snowfall days, and 488mm (19.21") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Olpe.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Olpe.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Olpe are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Olpe, is 4.3°C (39.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 0.2°C (32.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Olpe, Germany. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

In Olpe, during December, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

In Olpe, Germany, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 127mm (5") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Olpe, the average day length in December is 8h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, in Olpe, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

In Olpe, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Olpe, Germany.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Olpe is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Olpe, 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 (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 127mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (149mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Olpe, 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: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Olpe, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September, October, November and December (7km).