December weather forecastOtterndorf, Germany

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Otterndorf, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.9°C (37.2°F) and 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F) from a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F). December witnesses a minor deviation from daytime peaks, with an average nighttime temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Otterndorf, Germany.

Rainfall

In December, in Otterndorf, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout December, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 193 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Otterndorf, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 18mm (0.71") of snow. In Otterndorf, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.3 days and aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Otterndorf is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of December, in Otterndorf, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:13 CET.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Otterndorf, Germany.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Otterndorf, is 5.5°C (41.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Otterndorf, Germany, is 87%.

In Otterndorf, in December, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.

In Otterndorf, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 18mm (0.71") of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 7h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Otterndorf, Germany.

In Otterndorf, the average day length in December is 7h and 31min.

On the first day of December in Otterndorf, Germany, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:13 CET.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Otterndorf, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

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

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

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
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°C).

Average pressure in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 26.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (17.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 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
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Otterndorf, 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
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Otterndorf, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).