December weather forecastOpladen, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Opladen, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 1.8°C (35.2°F) and 6°C (42.8°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 9.6°C (49.3°F) in November to a still chilly 6°C (42.8°F). Opladen's December nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to an icy 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Opladen, Germany, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Opladen is December, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Opladen, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 35mm (1.38") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Opladen, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 122mm (4.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Opladen.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Opladen 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
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. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) and a low-temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F).

December is the most humid month in Opladen, Germany, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

The average relative humidity in December in Opladen is 87%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

In Opladen, Germany, in December, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation.

In Opladen, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 35mm (1.38") of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Opladen 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, in Opladen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:35 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Opladen, Germany, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Opladen, Germany, is 3.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Opladen is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Opladen, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 35mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 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
Opladen, 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 42min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Opladen, 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
Opladen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Opladen, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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