December weather forecastOstenau, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ostenau, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.8°C (35.2°F) and max 5.1°C (41.2°F).

Temperature

At the start of December, Ostenau's average high-temperature reaches an icy 5.1°C (41.2°F), subtly different from the preceding month. During the month of December, Ostenau's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a still wintry 1.8°C (35.2°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ostenau, Germany, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In December, in Ostenau, Germany, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ostenau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.1 days and collects up to 622mm (24.49") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ostenau, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.6 snowfall days, and 120mm (4.72") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:07 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ostenau is 3.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ostenau, is 5.1°C (41.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 1.8°C (35.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Ostenau, Germany, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In Ostenau, Germany, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

In Ostenau, in December, during 18.5 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ostenau, Germany, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ostenau, Germany.

In Ostenau, Germany, the average day length in December is 7h and 22min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of the month, in Ostenau, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:07 CET.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ostenau, Germany, is 3.4h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 20km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 33mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (34mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Ostenau, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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